BENEDICITE

Noun

Benedicite (plural Benedicites)

A canticle, the Latin version of which begins with the word benedicite (“praise ye!”), which may be used in the order for morning prayer in Anglican churches.

Source: Wiktionary


Ben`e*dic"i*te, n. Etym: [L., (imperative pl.,) bless ye, praise ye.]

Definition: A canticle (the Latin version of which begins with this word) which may be used in the order for morning prayer in the Church of England. It is taken from an apocryphal addition to the third chapter of Daniel.

Ben`e*dic"i*te, interj. Etym: [See Benedicite, n.]

Definition: An exclamation corresponding to Bless you !.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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