HALLELUJAH

Dictionary of Science, Literature and Art · 1854 · p. 14

(Heb. praise yr tk* Lord.) A well known doxology, derived from the Old Testament. It was used, among the early Christians, at Easter, nnd during the interval from thence to Whit sun tide. (Greg., F.pist. ix., Ep. 12.) Bee Riddle's Christian Antiquities, p. 334. HALLIARDS, J/aulyards. Ropes by which yards, sails, and signals are hoisted. [s. 557]