Halig Gast
Old English
editEtymology
editCalque of Latin Spīritus Sānctus.
Pronunciation
editProper noun
edit- the Holy Spirit
- c. 990, Wessex Gospels, Matthew 28:19
- [...] on naman Fæder, and Suna, and þæs Hālgan Gāstes: [...]
- [...] in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: [...]
- c. 990, Wessex Gospels, Matthew 28:19
Usage notes
edit- As in Modern English, used with "the": sē Hālga Gāst.
Declension
editSee the declensions of hāliġ and gāst.
Descendants
edit- Middle English: Holi Gost
- English: Holy Ghost