Benedicite

American  

[ben-i-dis-i-tee] / ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪs ɪ ti /

noun

1. Ecclesiastical. the canticle beginning in Latin Benedicite, omnia opera Domini, and in English “O all ye works of the Lord.”

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benedicite ¹ British  

/ ˌbɛnɪˈdaɪsɪtɪ /

noun

1. (esp in Christian religious orders) a blessing or grace

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interjection

1. obsolete an expression of surprise

Benedicite ² British  

/ ˌbɛnɪˈdaɪsɪtɪ /

noun

1. Christianity a canticle that originated as part of the Song of the Three Holy Children in the secondary addition to the Book of Daniel, beginning Benedicite omnia opera Domini Domino in Latin, and O all ye Works of the Lord in English

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Etymology

Origin of Benedicite

1150–1200; Middle English < Latin, imperative 2nd person plural of benedīcere ( bene bene- + dīcere to speak)

Example Sentences

There’s a theme for a master to write a Benedicite.

From Lorimer of the Northwest by Dewey, Alfred James

The sea, sky, and earth were singing the Benedicite, and Antony’s heart echoed the blessings.

From Antony Gray,—Gardener by Moore, Leslie

Sing about the cattle the Benedicite and some litanies and the Pater Noster.

From The Old English Herbals by Rohde, Eleanour Sinclair

The old knight placed her hand in his, and the King said "Benedicite."

From Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)

"The God of Love—ah, Benedicite, How mighty and how great a lord is he!"

From The God of Love by McCarthy, Justin H. (Justin Huntly)

Related Words

• dedication
• grace