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De - Pt| English Dictionary: Benediction | by the DICT Development Group |
| 2 results for Benediction | |
| From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Benediction \Ben`e*dic"tion\, n. [L. benedictio: cf. F. b[82]n[82]diction. See {Benison}.] 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 benediction. --Milton. Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her. --Longfellow. Specifically: 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. | |
