'His holiness' definitions:

Definition of 'His holiness'

From: GCIDE
  • Holiness \Ho"li*ness\, n. [AS. h[=a]lignes.]
  • 1. The state or quality of being holy; perfect moral integrity or purity; freedom from sin; sanctity; innocence. [1913 Webster]
  • Who is like thee, glorious in holiness! --Ex. xv. 11. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The state of being hallowed, or consecrated to God or to his worship; sacredness. [1913 Webster]
  • Israel was holiness unto the Lord. --Jer.ii.3. [1913 Webster]
  • His holiness, a title of the pope; -- formerly given also to Greek bishops and Greek emperors.
  • Syn: Piety; devotion; godliness; sanctity; sacredness; righteousness. [1913 Webster]