ˈhallower
[f. hallow v.1 + -er1.]
One who or that which hallows, sanctifies, or consecrates; a sanctifier, consecrator.
| 1382 Wyclif Ezek. xxxvii. 28, I the Lord, halewer of Yrael. c 1440 Promp. Parv. 224/2 Halware of holydayes, celebrator. 1548 Cranmer Catech. 140 The holy gost, is y⊇ commen sanctifier or halower. 1607 Schol. Disc. agst. Antichr. ii. vi. 62 The..grande hallower and consecrator of al holy things. |