All Hallows

alternative All-Hallow · alternative All-Hallows · alternative All-Hallown

1. archaicThe saints, taken collectively.First known use 10th c.

   There should be four Reveals that year, and no more; one at the feast of All hallown, another at the feast of St. Erkenwald.

   1666, William Dugdale, Origines Juridiciales

   2 more examples

   In this parish were, anciently, two Chantries; one situated in Edlesborough, and dedicated to St. Mary; 1 and the other in the Hamlet of Dagnall, dedicated to All Hallows [...].

   1847, George Lipscomb, The History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham

   I swear by All-hallows that I will not let any have it to hire, nor will I sell it, since thou hast made it holy by dwelling therein.

   1897, William Morris, The Water of the Wondrous Isles

2. archaicAll Saints' Day, the 1st of November; the Christian feast day honoring all Christian saints.First known use 10th c.