benedictional

[ben-i-dik-shuh-nl]

adjective

1. of or relating to benediction.

noun

1. Also benedictionale a book of benedictions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of benedictional¹

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.

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

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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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In the treasury is a Greek Benedictional cross, with subjects carved in wood, and a silver-gilt enamelled case.

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