n. [ L. benedictio: cf. F. bénédiction. See Benison. ]
So saying, he arose; whom Adam thus
Followed with benediction. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her. Longfellow. [ 1913 Webster ]
Specifically: The short prayer which closes public worship;
n. A book of benedictions. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A collected series of benedictions. [ 1913 Webster ]
The benedictionary of Bishop Athelwold. G. Gurton's Needle. [ 1913 Webster ]