Halig Gast
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Old English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Calque of Latin Spīritus Sānctus.
Pronunciation
[edit]Proper noun
[edit]- the Holy Spirit
- c. 990, Wessex Gospels, Matthew 28:20
- On naman Fæder, and Suna, and þæs Hālgan Gāstes.
- In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
- c. 990, Wessex Gospels, Matthew 28:20
Usage notes
[edit]- As in Modern English, used with "the": sē Hālga Gāst.
Declension
[edit]See the declensions of hāliġ and gāst.
Descendants
[edit]- Middle English: Holi Gost
- English: Holy Ghost