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Webster 1913 Edition
Benediction
1.
The act of blessing.
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.
So saying, he arose; whom Adam thus
Followed with
Followed with
benediction
. Milton.
Homeward serenely she walked with God’s
Specifically: benediction
upon her. Longfellow.
The short prayer which closes public worship;
as, to give the
. benediction
3.
(Eccl.)
The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop.
Ayliffe.
4.
(R. C. Ch.)
A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God.
Webster 1828 Edition
Benediction
BENEDIC'TION
,Noun.
1.
The act of blessing; a giving praise to God or rendering thanks for his favors; a blessing pronounced; hence grace before and after meals.2.
Blessing, prayer, or kind wishes, uttered in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or affectionate invocation of happiness; thanks; expression of gratitude.3.
The advantage conferred by blessing.4.
The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop.5.
The external ceremony performed by a priest in the office of matrimony is called the nuptial benediction.6.
In the Romish Church, an ecclesiastical ceremony by which a thing is rendered sacred or venerable.Definition 2024
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See also: benediction
French
Noun
bénédiction f (plural bénédictions)
- blessing (some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward)
- benediction
Related terms
Norman
Etymology
Borrowing from Latin benedictiō, benedictiōnem.
Noun
bénédiction f (plural bénédictions)
Related terms
- béni (“to bless”)