holy water
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noun
water blessed by a priest.
Origin of holy water
before 900; Middle English haliwater, Old English hāligwæter
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Historical Examples of holy water
Some one has asserted that a Polish woman is like punch made with holy-water.
Samuel Brohl & CompanyVictor Cherbuliez
At the head of the bed, fastened to the wall, hung a receptacle for holy-water.
The Honor of the NameEmile Gaboriau
At the head stood a crucifix and the holy-water stoup, with a sprig of fir in it….
The Forest FarmPeter Rosegger
There were holy-water stones filled with fresh water every morning.
Curiosities of Christian HistoryCroake James
Am I bound to resemble the angels on your holy-water stoups?
The Revolt of the AngelsAnatole France
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