benediction – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
benediction
n.
blessing, prayer, invocation
Benediction
A
benediction (
Latin:
bene, well +
dicere, to speak) is a short
invocation for divine help,
blessing and guidance, usually at the end of worship service.
benediction
Noun
1. the act of praying for divine protection
(synonym) blessing
(hypernym) prayer, supplication
2. a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
(synonym) blessing
(hypernym) prayer, petition, orison
(hyponym) benison
bénédiction
nf.
benediction, blessing
Benediction
(n.)
The short prayer which closes public worship; as, to give the benediction.
(n.)
The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop.
(n.)
The act of blessing.
(n.)
A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God.
(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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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