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From all + plural of hallow ("saint"). Forms in -n (All-Hallown etc.) show reflex of the original genitive plural (Old English halgena).

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Examples

  • Saints Day was known as All Hallows and the day before was All Hallows Eve.

    The Seattle Times 2010

  • In the Roman Catholic Church, All Saints' Day, which is also referred to as All Hallows or

    Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion 2010

  • At All Hallows secondary school in inner city Salford they have strained sinews to lay on cricket for pupils who until 2008 had no opportunities to play the game.

    Cricket's grassroots need to be inclusive not exclusive 2010

  • Not only has she brightened her own church, All Hallows, Bispham, in the Diocese of Blackburn, she has achieved more unity between all Churches in her area than has ever been known before.

    Archbishop awards Cross of St Augustine 2008

  • In the 800s, the pope got involved, declaring November 1st All Saints 'Day, which eventually was called All Hallows.

    CNN Transcript Oct 31, 2006 2006

  • It must be nearly the end of October now-the feast of Samhain, the Eve of All Hallows, was nearly come, or only recently past.

    Drums of Autumn Gabaldon, Diana 1997

  • The campaign will begin on May Eve, and end no later than the eve of All Hallows.

    War for the Oaks Bull, Emma, 1954- 1987

  • "We, or they, might well prevail before All Hallows."

    War for the Oaks Bull, Emma, 1954- 1987

  • They say that even now, on All Hallows 'Eve, the old sailors can be heard pounding on the door.

    Give Us Forever Peale, Constance F. 1982

  • Not till All Hallows 'Eve did I learn the next part of their story.

    There Will Be Time Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 1972

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