halidom
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of halidom
before 1000; Middle English; Old English hāligdōm. See holy, -dom
Example Sentences
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By my halidom the valor trickleth down my knightly chin as I pen these few lines, and my shirt cleaveth to my back like a porous plaster.
From Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 by Thompson, Slason
Admirable good: Now, by my halidom, Moll, passing good.
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 by Various
"By my halidom you draw a good bow, young master," said Rob's queer comrade to him in the interval allowed for rest.
From Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker)
Now, by my halidom and honest faith, This gentlewoman shall witness what I swear.
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 by Various
By my halidom, my lord, there is none who would take her to be other than she appears.
From In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls by De Land, Clyde Osmer
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