Comte's stages were (1) the theological stage, (2) the metaphysical stage, and (3) the positive stage. (1) The Theological stage was seen from the perspective of 19th century France as preceding the Enlightenment, in which man's place in society and society's restrictions upon man were referenced to God.
For the Worcestershire village, see Hallow, Worcestershire. To hallow is to make holy or sacred, to sanctify or consecrate, to venerate. The adjective form hallowed, as used in The Lord's Prayer, means holy, consecrated, sacred, or revered. The noun form hallow, as used in Hallowtide, is a synonym of the word saint.
Dictionary entry overview: What does mud mean? â¢ MUD (noun) The noun MUD has 2 senses: 1. water soaked soil; soft wet earth 2. slanderous remarks or charges Familiarity information: MUD used as a noun is rare. â¢ MUD (verb) The verb MUD has 2 senses: 1. soil with mud, muck, or mire 2. plaster with mud Familiarity information: MUD used as a verb is rare.