adj. (-ier, -iest) 1 morally and spiritually excellent or perfect, and to be revered.

- belonging to or devoted to god.

- consecrated, sacred. [old english: related to *whole]

- communion see *communion.

- ghost n. = *holy spirit.

- grail see *grail.

- land n. Area between the river jordan and the mediterranean sea.

- of holies n. - sacred inner chamber of the jewish temple.

- thing regarded as most sacred.

- orders n.pl. The status of a bishop, priest, or deacon.

- roman empire n. Western part of the roman empire as revived by charlemagne in 800 ad.

- see n. Papacy or papal court.

- spirit n. Third person of the trinity, god as spiritually acting.

- week n. Week before easter.

- writ n. Holy writings, esp. The bible.