hallȝhe

Middle English

Adjective

hallȝhe

1. Alternative form of holy (sacred)
   • 1200, Orm, The Ormulum

     Þu shallt tæronne findenn Off þatt tatt Cristess hallȝhe þed Birrþ trowwenn wel & follȝhenn.

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.