ETYM French, from Latin profanus, properly, before the temple, i. e., without the temple, unholy; pro before + fanum temple. Related to Fane.
1. Not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled; SYN. unconsecrated, unsanctified.
2. Not sacred or concerned with religion.

1. To violate anything sacred; to treat with abuse, irreverence or contempt; to desecrate
2. To put to a wrong or unworthy use; to debase; to abuse; to defile.