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benison

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ben·i·son  (bn-zn, -sn)
n.
A blessing; a benediction.
[Middle English, from Old French beneison, from Latin benedicti, benedictin-, praising; see benediction.]
benison [ˈbɛnɪzən -sən]
n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Archaic a blessing, esp a spoken one
[from Old French beneison, from Latin benedictiō benediction]
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Noun1.benison - a spoken blessing
benediction, blessing - a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
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