benison
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ben·i·son
(bĕn′ĭ-zən, -sən)n.
A blessing; a benediction.
[Middle English, from Old French beneison, from Latin benedictiō, benedictiōn-, praising; see benediction.]
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benison
(ˈbɛnɪzən; -sən)n
(Ecclesiastical Terms) archaic a blessing, esp a spoken one
[C13: from Old French beneison, from Latin benedictiō benediction]
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ben•e•dic•tion
(ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪk ʃən)n.
1. an utterance of good wishes.
2. the invocation of a blessing, esp. the short blessing closing a religious service.
3. (usu. cap.) a Roman or Anglo-Catholic service that includes a blessing of the congregation with the Host in the monstrance.
4. something that imparts a benefit.
[1400–50; late Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin benedictiō]
ben•e•dic•to•ry (ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪk tə ri) adj.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() benediction, blessing - a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection |
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