Old Portuguese

Alternative forms

• bẽezer

Verb

bẽeizer

1. to bless, to sanctify
   • 13th century, attributed to Alfonso X of Castile, Cantigas de Santa Maria, E codex, cantiga 168 (facsimile):

     & começaron a loar / a uirgen & a bẽeizer.

     And (they) started to praise and bless the Virgin.

Descendants

• Galician: beicer
• Portuguese: benzer