benedictional

American  

[ben-i-dik-shuh-nl] / ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪk ʃə nl /

adjective

1. of or relating to benediction.

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noun

1. Also benedictionale a book of benedictions.

Etymology

Origin of benedictional

First recorded in 1835–45; benediction + -al ¹

Example Sentences

So on Tuesday, to the benedictional strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” in an auditorium at the main branch of the Queens Library, Mr. Alam marched in a line with about 50 other adults who had also earned the certificates.

From New York Times

The Duke of Devonshire possesses a manuscript, the Benedictional of St. Ethelwold, written between A.D.

From Project Gutenberg

Of this class of manuscript the Benedictional of �thelwold, in the Duke of Devonshire's library, may serve as a typical example.

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Small benedictional crosses belong to each altar, and processional crosses are common.

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Upon the sides and front is an arcade with alternate twisted and fluted columns, beneath which are figures of saints robed in the Greek manner, and holding Benedictional crosses.

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