benedictional
[ ben-i-dik-shuh-nl ]
/ ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪk ʃə nl /
adjective
of or relating to benediction.
noun
Also ben·e·dic·tion·a·le [ben-i-dik-shuh-ney-lee] /ˌbɛn ɪˌdɪk ʃəˈneɪ li/. a book of benedictions.
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Origin of benedictional
First recorded in 1835–45; benediction + -al1
Words nearby benedictional
benedict's solution, benedict's test, benedict, ruth, benedictine, benediction, benedictional, benedictory, benedictus, benef., benefaction, benefactive
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Example sentences from the Web for benedictional
The typical specimen of this kind is the Benedictional of Æthelwold (between 963 and 970).
Anglo-Saxon Literature|John EarleHis Benedictional, ornamented with thirty beautiful miniatures, is in the possession of the Duke of Devonshire.