hallowed

Definition

Consecrated or sanctified; sacred, holy.

Etymology

From Middle English halwed (“hallowed, sacred, sanctified”), from Old English ġehālgod (“hallowed, sacred, sanctified”), past participle of hālgian (“to hallow, make holy”). Equivalent to hallow + -ed. More at hallow.

Example Sentences

• "When ye praye / ſaye: Oure father which arte in hevẽ / halowed be thy name."