benedict
IPA: bˈɛnʌdɪkt
noun
- (rare) A newly married man, especially one who was previously a confirmed bachelor.
- (countable) A male given name from Latin, particularly of the sixth-century founder of the Benedictine order, and of several popes.
- (countable) A surname originating as a patronymic.
- A placename
- A city and village in Kansas, United States.
- A census-designated place in Maryland, United States.
- A village in Nebraska, United States.
- A city and village in North Dakota, United States.
verb
- (rare) to bless.
- (of eggs) To poach and serve on an English muffin with ham or bacon and hollandaise sauce.
adjective
- (obsolete) Having mild and salubrious qualities.
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Examples of "benedict" in Sentences
- The Priest gives the final benediction.
- After he salutes, a benediction was given.
- The same with the images of Pope Benedict XVI.
- He was benedicted by the priests of the church.
- Pope Benedict expresses the centrality of charity.
- Abraham is the essential wayfarer, Benedict writes.
- They commonly officiate at Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
- Pope Benedict is just following the immemorial custom of red shoes.
- It was also used frequently during Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
- Pope Benedict appointed four ecclesiastics as his legates to the khan's court.
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