Found 3 items, similar to Benediction.
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Definition: benediction
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English → English (WordNet)
Definition: benediction
benediction
n 1: the act of praying for divine protection [syn:
blessing]
2: a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection [syn:
blessing]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Benediction
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.
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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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