Benediction

·noun The act of Blessing.

II. Benediction ·noun The short prayer which closes public worship; as, to give the benediction.

III. Benediction ·noun The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop.

IV. Benediction ·noun A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, ·etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God.

V. Benediction ·noun A blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or affectionate invocation of happiness.