Hallowed

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈhaləʊd/
• US IPA: /ˈhæloÊŠd/

Origin

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.

Full definition of hallowed

Adjective

1. Consecrated or sanctified; sacred, holy.
• 1526, William Tyndale, trans. Bible, Luke XI:When ye praye, saye: Oure father which arte in heven, halowed be thy name.

Antonyms

• (sanctified, blessed) unhallowed

Verb

1. hallowed

   (past of hallow)