Hallowing

/ˈhæloʊɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of making something holy or treating something as sacred and deserving reverence.

Etymology

From 'hallow,' derived from Old English 'hālgian' (to make holy) with Germanic roots, combined with the -ing gerund/participle suffix.

Kelly Says

'Hallowing' appears in the Lord's Prayer—'Hallowed be thy name'—making it one of the most-spoken religious words in English, yet most people never think about what it means.

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