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Rarehallow
The correct spelling is hallow.
How to pronounce hallow
noun
Say it like: Hal-low
The correct spelling is hallow. (obsolete outside set phrases) A saint; a holy person; an apostle. For example: "a hollow tree; a hollow sphere"
Usage Examples
“a hollow tree; a hollow sphere”
“He let out a hollow moan.”
“a hollow victory”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(obsolete outside set phrases) A saint; a holy person; an apostle.
- 2.A shout, cry; a hulloo.
verb
- 1.To make holy, to sanctify.
- 2.To shout, especially to urge on dogs for hunting.
adjective
- 1.(of something solid) Having an empty space or cavity inside.
- 2.(of a sound) Distant, eerie; echoing, reverberating, as if in a hollow space; dull, muffled; often low-pitched.
- 3.Without substance; having no real or significant worth; meaningless.
- 4.Insincere, devoid of validity; specious.
- 5.Concave; gaunt; sunken.
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