Hallowers

/ˈhæloʊərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of hallower; multiple people who hallow or sanctify things.

Etymology

From 'hallower' with the regular -s plural suffix, indicating multiple agents who perform the action of hallowing.

Kelly Says

Medieval priests were the original 'hallowers'—they had a monopoly on making things holy, which gave them enormous social power that lasted until the Protestant Reformation challenged that authority.

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