Definition of sacred

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Sacred (a.) Hence, not to be profaned or violated; inviolable..

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Sanctification :: Sanctification (n.) The act of consecrating, or of setting apart for a sacred purpose; consecration..
Hymn :: Hymn (n.) An ode or song of praise or adoration; especially, a religious ode, a sacred lyric; a song of praise or thankgiving intended to be used in religious service; as, the Homeric hymns; Watts' hymns..
Awfulness :: Awfulness (n.) The quality of striking with awe, or with reverence; dreadfulness; solemnity; as, the awfulness of this sacred place..
Vestry :: Vestry (n.) A room appendant to a church, in which sacerdotal vestments and sacred utensils are sometimes kept, and where meetings for worship or parish business are held; a sacristy; -- formerly called revestiary..
Thoth :: Thoth (n.) The Egyptian sacred baboon.
Motet :: Motet (n.) A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.
Sanctify :: Sanctify (v. t.) To make sacred or holy; to set apart to a holy or religious use; to consecrate by appropriate rites; to hallow.
Candlemas :: Candlemas (n.) The second day of February, on which is celebrated the feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary; -- so called because the candles for the altar or other sacred uses are blessed on that day..
Hierarch :: Hierarch (n.) One who has high and controlling authority in sacred things; the chief of a sacred order; as, princely hierarchs..
Zend-avesta :: Zend-Avesta (n.) The sacred writings of the ancient Persian religion, attributed to Zoroaster, but chiefly of a later date..
Stoled :: Stole (n.) A narrow band of silk or stuff, sometimes enriched with embroidery and jewels, worn on the left shoulder of deacons, and across both shoulders of bishops and priests, pendent on each side nearly to the ground. At Mass, it is worn crossed on the breast by priests. It is used in various sacred functions..
Conjure :: Conjure (v. t.) To call on or summon by a sacred name or in solemn manner; to implore earnestly; to adjure.
Sanctity :: Sanctity (n.) The state or quality of being sacred or holy; holiness; saintliness; moral purity; godliness.
Psalmist :: Psalmist (n.) A writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
Cardinal :: Cardinal (a.) One of the ecclesiastical princes who constitute the pope's council, or the sacred college..
Holiness :: Holiness (n.) The state of being hallowed, or consecrated to God or to his worship; sacredness..
Hierology :: Hierology (n.) A treatise on sacred things; especially, the science which treats of the ancient writings and inscriptions of the Egyptians, or a treatise on that science..
Scriptural :: Scriptural (a.) Contained in the Scriptures; according to the Scriptures, or sacred oracles; biblical; as, a scriptural doctrine..
Tabernacle :: Tabernacle (n.) Hence, a work of art of sacred subject, having a partially architectural character, as a solid frame resting on a bracket, or the like..
Sacrament :: Sacrament (n.) The oath of allegiance taken by Roman soldiers; hence, a sacred ceremony used to impress an obligation; a solemn oath-taking; an oath..
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