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benediction
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benediction
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Benediction
(gcide) | Benediction \Ben`e*dic"tion\, n. [L. benedictio: cf. F.
b['e]n['e]diction. See Benison.]
1. The act of blessing.
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2. A blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind
wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or
affectionate invocation of happiness.
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So saying, he arose; whom Adam thus
Followed with benediction. --Milton.
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Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction
upon her. --Longfellow.
[1913 Webster] Specifically: The short prayer which closes
public worship; as, to give the benediction.
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3. (Eccl.) The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the
consecration of a bishop. --Ayliffe.
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4. (R. C. Ch.) A solemn rite by which bells, banners,
candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally
dedicated to God.
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benediction
(wn) | benediction
n 1: the act of praying for divine protection [syn: blessing,
benediction]
2: a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection [syn:
benediction, blessing] |
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Benediction
(gcide) | Benediction \Ben`e*dic"tion\, n. [L. benedictio: cf. F.
b['e]n['e]diction. See Benison.]
1. The act of blessing.
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2. A blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind
wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or
affectionate invocation of happiness.
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So saying, he arose; whom Adam thus
Followed with benediction. --Milton.
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Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction
upon her. --Longfellow.
[1913 Webster] Specifically: The short prayer which closes
public worship; as, to give the benediction.
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3. (Eccl.) The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the
consecration of a bishop. --Ayliffe.
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4. (R. C. Ch.) A solemn rite by which bells, banners,
candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally
dedicated to God.
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Benedictional
(gcide) | Benedictional \Ben`e*dic"tion*al\, n.
A book of benedictions.
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Benedictionary
(gcide) | Benedictionary \Ben`e*dic"tion*a*ry\, n.
A collected series of benedictions.
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The benedictionary of Bishop Athelwold. --G. Gurton's
Needle.
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