naofa, a3. 1. Holy, sanctified. Duine ~, holy person; pious person. Pádraig N~, Saint Patrick. Áit ~, holy, hallowed, place. An Talamh N~, the Holy Land. Bás ~, a holy death. An Domhnach a choimeád go ~, to keep Sunday holy. 2. Ecc: Sacred. Stair, leabhair, ~, sacred history, books.