halidom

[ hal-i-duhm ]

noun

1. a holy place, as a church or sanctuary.

halidom

/ ˈhælɪdəm /

noun

1. archaic.
   a holy place or thing

Word History and Origins

Origin of halidom¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English hāligdōm. See holy, -dom

Word History and Origins

Origin of halidom¹

Old English hāligdōm; see holy , -dom

Example Sentences

Halibut means holy butt, the latter word being an old name for flat fish; for this form of holy cf. halidom.

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Now, by my halidom, but I will fetter this monster and break the enchantment, or never see this place again.

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“By my halidom, thou dost in very truth,” exclaimed her father laughing.

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"You were by your halidom, your Majesty," suggested the Blunderer.

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"By my halidom, churl—" He stopped to glance at the fat man.

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