halidom
noun
a holy place, as a church or sanctuary.
halidome
-
a variation of
halidom.
Example Sentences
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These we told that it was our resolve to brook no interference of the Holy Father in matters appertaining to war, but, by my halidome, the suggestion commends itself to us.
From The Winning of the Golden Spurs by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
Now, on my halidome," said the king, "there be two doves whose cooing would be the better for a little honest speech.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by John Roby
Why, a murrain to thee, goodman Grim, thy fire is colder than my halidome; the sun is so high it puts it out, I reckon.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by John Roby
"It is two days since I stretched my legs, and, by my halidome, I shall forget how to use them, without more practice."
From The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance by John Turvill Adams
By my halidome, it touched the knighthood of a tar.
From Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I by Herman Melville
