halidom

noun

hal·​i·​dom ˈha-lə-dəm How to pronounce halidom (audio)
variants or halidome
archaic
: something held sacred

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English hāligdōm, from hālig holy + -dōm -dom

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of halidom was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Halidom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halidom. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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