hallows

hal·low

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Definitions of hallows word

verb with object hallows to make holy; sanctify; consecrate. 1
verb with object hallows to honor as holy; consider sacred; venerate: to hallow a battlefield. 1
noun hallows Plural form of hallow. 1
noun hallows plural of hallow. 0
noun hallows (archaic) The relics or remains of a saint, or the shrines in which they are kept. 0
verb hallows third-person singular simple present indicative form of hallow. 0

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English hal(o)wen, Old English hālgian (cognate with German heiligen, Old Norse helga), derivative of hālig holy

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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