English English Dictionary

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Benedick (n.)

A married man, or a man newly married.

Benedict (n.)

Alt. of Benedick

Benedict (a.)

Having mild and salubrious qualities.

Benedictine (a.)

Pertaining to the monks of St. Benedict, or St. Benet.

Benedictine (n.)

One of a famous order of monks, established by St. Benedict of Nursia in the sixth century. This order was introduced into the United States in 1846.

Benediction (n.)

The act of blessing.

Benediction (n.)

A blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or affectionate invocation of happiness.

Benediction (n.)

The short prayer which closes public worship; as, to give the benediction.

Benediction (n.)

The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop.

Benediction (n.)

A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God.

Benedictional (n.)

A book of benedictions.

Benedictionary (n.)

A collected series of benedictions.

Benedictive (a.)

Tending to bless.

Benedictory (a.)

Expressing wishes for good; as, a benedictory prayer.

Benedictus (a.)

The song of Zacharias at the birth of John the Baptist (Luke i. 68); -- so named from the first word of the Latin version.

Benedight (a.)

Blessed.

Benefaction (n.)

A benefit conferred; esp. a charitable donation.

Benefaction (n.)

The act of conferring a benefit.

Benefactor (n.)

One who confers a benefit or benefits.

Benefactress (n.)

A woman who confers a benefit.