Etymology
From Middle English holy water, haly water, hali water, holiwater, halywater, from Old English hÄliÄ¡wæter (holy water), equivalent to holy + water.
Noun
holy water (usually uncountable, plural holy waters)
- (Christianity) In certain Christian churches, water that has been sanctified by a priest or bishop for the purpose of baptism or for the blessing of persons, places, or things.
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