hallȝhe
Middle English
[edit]Adjective
[edit]hallȝhe
- Alternative form of holy (sacred)
- 1200, Orm, The Ormulum:
- Þu shallt tæronne findenn Off þatt tatt Cristess hallȝhe þed Birrþ trowwenn wel & follȝhenn.
- (please add an English translation of this quotation)
Usage notes
[edit]This particular spelling is unique to the Ormulum, reflecting the author's desire to standardize spelling with regards to the contemporary pronunciation.