The difference between Halidom and Relic

When used as nouns, halidom means holiness, whereas relic means that which remains.


Relic is also verb with the meaning: to cause (an object) to appear old or worn, to distress.

check bellow for the other definitions of Halidom and Relic

  1. Halidom as a noun (obsolete):

    Holiness; sanctity; sacred honour.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Edmund Spenser"

  2. Halidom as a noun (archaic):

    A sanctuary; lands held of a religious foundation.

  3. Halidom as a noun (archaic):

    Something regarded as sacred; a holy relic.

  1. Relic as a noun:

    That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.

  2. Relic as a noun:

    Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.

  3. Relic as a noun (religion):

    A part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration.

  1. Relic as a verb (transitive, uncommon, often of guitars):

    To cause (an object) to appear old or worn, to distress.

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