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Set apart by solemn religious ceremony; especially, in a
good sense, made holy; set apart to religious use; consecrated; not
profane or common; as, a sacred place; a sacred day; sacred service. |
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Relating to religion, or to the services of religion; not
secular; religious; as, sacred history. |
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Designated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the
highest title to obedience, honor, reverence, or veneration; entitled
to extreme reverence; venerable. |
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Hence, not to be profaned or violated; inviolable. |
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Consecrated; dedicated; devoted; -- with to. |
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Solemnly devoted, in a bad sense, as to evil, vengeance,
curse, or the like; accursed; baleful. |