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A Gowe (kent forbye as a Rim, an a Broch) is a raing aboot the heids o halie fowk sic as Saunts, Prophets, an Jesus. Hit is maist aft thocht tae be the licht o thair hievenly grace.
In Inglis hit is kent bi monie names includin Gloriole, Aureole, Aureola, an Nimbus.