hallȝhe
Middle English
Adjective
hallȝhe
- Alternative form of holy (sacred)
- 1200, Orm, The Ormulum
- Þu shallt tæronne findenn Off þatt tatt Cristess hallȝhe þed Birrþ trowwenn wel & follȝhenn.
- 1200, Orm, The Ormulum
Usage notes
This particular spelling is unique to the Ormulum, reflecting the author's desire to standardize spelling with regards to the contemporary pronunciation.
References
- “holi, adj. (2)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 4 August 2018.
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