The action of hallow, v.1; consecration, dedication, sanctification.

Hallowing, consecration. Obsolete.

The pronouncing or invocation of a blessing; benediction. gen. = benediction, n. 1. In early usage esp. that of a father; approaching 1a.

The action of consecrating; a setting apart as dedicated to the Deity; dedication with religious rites to a sacred purpose.

The action of dedicating, the fact of being dedicated; a setting apart and devoting to the Deity or to a sacred purpose with solemn rites.

The action of devoting or setting apart to a sacred use or purpose; solemn dedication, consecration.

The action of sanctify, v.

The action of dedicate, v.; dedication.

sanctification.

The action of consecrating or setting apart as holy or for a sacred use or purpose; hallowing.

consecration, n.

gen. The action of consecrating. Obsolete.

The act of devoting; devotion.

The action of devoting, or fact of being devoted; devotion, dedication.

Consecration.

Setting apart, consecration. Obsolete. rare.

Act of devoting, devotion.

The act of dedication.

The action or fact of endowing with sacred qualities. Also transferred. Cf. desacralization, n.