A holy thing, a holy relic; anything regarded as sacred. Much used, down to 16th cent., in oaths and adjurations.

An object or artefact held sacred by some other religion or culture (as those of the ancient world, or Judaism, Buddhism, etc.).

A sacred vessel, furnishing, etc., belonging to, and esp. used in the services of, a church, temple, or other place of worship.

The sacred vessels, etc., used for the services in a church or chapel. Obsolete exc. Historical.

A collective term for church ornaments or devotional objects, esp. those of little artistic merit; an ornament or object of this kind.