holy water font

collocation in English

meaningsofholy,waterandfont

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holy
adjective
uk
/ˈhəʊ.li/us
/ˈhoʊ.li/
related to a religion or ...
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water
noun
uk
/ˈwɔː.tər/us
/ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ/
a clear liquid, without colour or taste, that falls from the sky as rain and is necessary for animal and ...
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font
noun[C]
uk
/fɒnt/us
/fɑːnt/
a large container in a church, usually made of stone, that holds the water used ...
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(Definition ofholy,waterandfontfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It was probably built in the 19th century but conserves its 16th-century holywaterfont.
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The holywaterfontdates from the 16th century.
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The capitals are instead contemporary of the church, aside from two (including one acting as holywaterfont).
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Its stunning features include two centuries-old giant seashells that serve as holywaterfontfor churchgoers.
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The water circulates over the sides the basin, therefore the water is not stagnant and does not contain any debris, unlike otherwaterfont.
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Just outside the door, there is a holywaterfontwhich is probably from the 16th century.
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The holywaterfontat the entrance is from the 9th century.
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It is thiswaterfontthat holds a story to the name bestowed upon the townland itself.
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The dressing rooms, built in 1964 (now replaced), had a holywaterfontnear the exit for use of teams running on to the pitch.
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In the presbytery, there is a large crucifix which is probably made from corn stalk in the colonial era as well as a holywaterfontfrom the 16th century.
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Holy water is kept in the holywaterfont, which is typically located at the entrance to the church (or sometimes in a separate room or building called a baptistery).
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