- hálignes
- f (-se/-sa) holiness, sanctity, religion; holy place, sanctuary; holy thing, relic; sacred rites
Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.
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holiness — /hoh lee nis/, n. 1. the quality or state of being holy; sanctity. 2. (cap.) a title of the pope, formerly used also of other high ecclesiastics (usually prec. by His or Your). [bef. 900; ME holynesse, OE halignes. See HOLY, NESS] Syn. 1.… … Universalium
holiness — /ˈhoʊlinəs / (say hohleenuhs) noun 1. the state or character of being holy; sanctity. 2. (upper case) (preceded by his, your, etc.) a. Christian Church (a title of the pope, and formerly also of other high ecclesiastical dignitaries, etc.) b. (a… …
holiness — n. 1 sanctity; the state of being holy. 2 (Holiness) a title used when referring to or addressing the Pope. Etymology: OE halignes (as HOLY) … Useful english dictionary
Ho|li|ness — «HOH lee nihs», noun. the condition or quality of being holy. ╂[Old English hālignes] Ho|li|ness «HOH lee nihs», noun. a title used in speaking to or of the Pope: »The Pope is addressed as “Your Holiness.” … Useful english dictionary
ho|li|ness — «HOH lee nihs», noun. the condition or quality of being holy. ╂[Old English hālignes] Ho|li|ness «HOH lee nihs», noun. a title used in speaking to or of the Pope: »The Pope is addressed as “Your Holiness.” … Useful english dictionary
