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benedictory

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ben⋅e⋅dic⋅to⋅ry

  [ben-i-dik-tuh-ree]
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–adjective
of, giving, or expressing benediction.
Origin:
1700–10; < ML benedictōrius
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ben·e·dic·tion   (běn'ĭ-dĭk'shən)   
n.  

  1. A blessing.

  2. An invocation of divine blessing, usually at the end of a church service.

  3. often Benediction Roman Catholic Church A short service consisting of prayers, the singing of a Eucharistic hymn, and the blessing of the congregation with the host.

  4. An expression of good wishes.


[Middle English benediccioun, from Old French benedicion, from Latin benedictiō, benedictiōn-, from benedictus, past participle of benedīcere, to bless : bene, well; see deu-2 in Indo-European roots + dīcere, to speak; see deik- in Indo-European roots.]
ben'e·dic'tive, ben'e·dic'to·ry (-dĭk'tə-rē) adj.
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