Old English

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Etymology

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From hāliġ +‎ -ware.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈxɑː.lij.wɑ.re/, [ˈhɑː.lij.wɑ.re]

Noun

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hāliġware m

  1. a holy one; a hallow or saint
    þerh mūþe hāliġwara
    through the mouth[s] of the saints

Usage notes

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  • Attested only in the plural meaning "holy people, saints".

Declension

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