Definition of "holie" [holie]

• Archaic spelling of holy. (adjective)

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• "[Sidenote: This chanced in the yéere of our Lord 700, as _Simon Dun. _ saith.] abbeie of Lindesferne otherwise called holie Iland, and perceiuing the fruitfulnesse of the countrie, and easinesse for their people to inuade it (bicause that through their priuate quarelling there was little publike resistance to be looked for) at their comming home,"
• "And also you shall perceaue [perceive] any thinge to be done or attempted contrary to her honor estate degree or suertie ... so helpe you god and the holie Contents of this book. 11"
• "If you want to play the holie - than-thou moderate, expect some criticism."