Benedictory

ben·e·dic·tion  (bn-dkshn)

n.

1. A blessing.

2. An invocation of divine blessing, usually at the end of a church service.

3. often Benediction Roman Catholic Church A short service consisting of prayers, the singing of a Eucharistic hymn, and the blessing of the congregation with the host.

4. An expression of good wishes.

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[Middle English benediccioun, from Old French benedicion, from Latin benedicti, benedictin-, from benedictus, past participle of benedcere, to bless : bene, well; see deu-² in Indo-European roots + dcere, to speak; see deik- in Indo-European roots.]

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bene·dictive, bene·dicto·ry (-dkt-r) adj.

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Adj.

1.

benedictory - expressing benediction benedictive