benediccion

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Ecclesiastical Latin benedictio, benedictionem; compare malediccion. Doublet of benysoun.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌbɛniˈdiksjun/, /bɛniˌdiksiˈuːn/, /bɛniˌdiksiˈoːn/

Noun

benediccion (Late Middle English)

  1. A formal blessing or consecration.
  2. (rare) A bestowal of divine favour.
  3. (rare) Any blessing or prayer.

Descendants

  • English: benediction

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