Hallowly

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a sacred, hallowed, or solemn manner; solemnly; sacredly.

    "I looked up—the stars were dimly shining about my head, and the coldness of the wind, which "blew hallowly by," quickly reminded me-that I was in the open air!"

Example

More examples

"I looked up—the stars were dimly shining about my head, and the coldness of the wind, which "blew hallowly by," quickly reminded me-that I was in the open air!"

Etymology

Apparently a corruption of hallowedly, equivalent to hallow + -ly.

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