halidom

noun hal·i·dom \ˈha-lə-dəm\

Definition of HALIDOM

archaic

: something held sacred

hal·i·dom or hal·i·dome \-lə-ˌdōm\

Middle English, from Old English hāligdōm, from hālig holy + -dōm -dom

First Known Use: before 12th century

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