(a.) Set apart by solemn religious ceremony; especially, in a
good sense, made holy; set apart to religious use; consecrated; not
profane or common; as, a sacred place; a sacred day; sacred service.
(a.) Relating to religion, or to the services of religion; not
secular; religious; as, sacred history.
(a.) Designated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the
highest title to obedience, honor, reverence, or veneration; entitled
to extreme reverence; venerable.
(a.) Hence, not to be profaned or violated; inviolable.
(a.) Consecrated; dedicated; devoted; -- with to.
(a.) Solemnly devoted, in a bad sense, as to evil, vengeance,
curse, or the like; accursed; baleful.
