adj.
Pronunciation: ' ha-( ˌ )l ō d, ' ha-l ə d, in the Lord's Prayer often ' ha-l ə -w ə d
Function: adjective
Date: before 12th century
1 : HOLY , CONSECRATED <the church stands on hallowed ground>
2 : SACRED , REVERED <the university's hallowed halls> < hallowed customs>