halidom
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of halidom
before 1000; Middle English; Old English hāligdōm. See holy, -dom
Example Sentences
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“Now, by my halidom, but I will fetter this monster and break the enchantment, or never see this place again.”
From The Seven Champions of Christendom by William Henry Giles Kingston
By my halidom," quoth the young lord of Adenheim, "thou dost thy beauty marvellous injustice.
From The Pilgrims of the Rhine by Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton
“Now, by my halidom, but I fully purpose to kill the dragon and rescue the Princess,” cried the Knight, in a cheerful voice.
From The Seven Champions of Christendom by William Henry Giles Kingston
Well, come, sir, will your stomach serve you? by gog's blue hood and halidom, I will have a bout with you.
From Locrine/Mucedorus by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)
"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 J. Walker (Joseph Walker) McSpadden
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