overholy

adj

overholy

adj

Etymology From over- + holy.

1

Rare Too holy.

  • But it is regretful that the most part of you thinks yourselves holy enough, if ye come to the kirk anes on the Sabbath, and that ye are overholy, if ye come twice to it.2012, Alexander Henderson, C. Matthew McMahon, Therese B. McMahon, Sermons, Prayers, and Pulpit Addresses (page 534)
Related terms
overhallowed

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