English word sacred comes from Old French (842-ca. 1400) sacrer
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| sacrer | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| sakeren | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| isacred | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| sacred | English (en) | (archaic) Solemnly devoted, in a bad sense, as to evil, vengeance, curse, or the like; accursed; baleful.. (followed by the preposition "to") Consecrated; dedicated; devoted. Characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated; made holy.. Designated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the highest title to obedience, honor, [...] |