Archaic spelling of holy.

Alternative letter-case form of holy used when referring to an important figure, such as God, or to an important item or event.

A Hindu festival, held in the spring, in which people throw coloured powders at each other during noisy street celebrations.

The Bible. / The sacred writings of the Christian religion. / The sacred writings of any religion. / Unquestionable truth.

(historical) A coalition of Russia, Austria and Prussia formed in 1815, ostensibly to regulate all national and international relations in accordance with the principles of Christian charity.

The Wednesday of Holy Week; the day before Maundy Thursday.

The Bible, or by extension the scripture of another religion.

(Christianity) The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to divine essence, which becomes present in and among the faithful (particularly inspired prophets) and is considered to proceed either (Eastern Orthodoxy) from God the Father alone or (Roman Catholicism) from Him together with God the Son.

(idiomatic, euphemistic) An exclamation of surprise or astonishment.

(idiomatic, humorous or euphemistic) An expression of surprise.