All Hallows

Allhallows English Alternative forms en All-Hallow en All-Hallows en All-Hallown Etymology From en all + plural of en hallow saint. Forms in -n (en All-Hallown etc.) show reflex of the original genitive plural (Old English ang halgena). Pronunciation en /ˌɔːl ˈhæləʊz/ UK Proper noun All Hallows en archaic The saints, taken collectively. from 10th c. en 1666 w:William Dugdale Origines Juridiciales There should be four Reveals that year, and no more; one at the feast of All hallown, another at the feast of St. Erkenwald. en 1847 George Lipscomb The History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham In this parish were, anciently, two Chantries; one situated in Edlesborough, and dedicated to St. Mary; 1 and the other in the Hamlet of Dagnall, dedicated to All Hallows [...]. en 1897 w:William Morris The Water of the Wondrous Isles I swear by All-hallows that I will not let any have it to hire, nor will I sell it, since thou hast made it holy by dwelling therein. en chiefly archaic All Saints' Day, the 1st of November; the Christian feast day honoring all Christian saints. from 10th c. Related terms en n Allhallowmas All Hallows' Day All Hallows' Eve Allhallowtide All Saints' Day All Saints' Eve hallow hallowed Halloween Hallowe'en Hallowmas holy Translations Christian feast All Saints' Day Finnish: fi pyhäinpäivä Russian: ru день всех святы́х m See also en All Souls’ Day en een, en e'en, en eve, even, en evening en saint en Holidays