benedicite

Example Sentences

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He obtained an interview with the Pope, very ceremonious; and dined with a French cardinal, where the benedicite and repetitions of grace, very long, were recited antiphonally by two chaplains.

From A Short History of Italy (476-1900) by Sedgwick, Henry Dwight

Dear husband, benedicite, Fares every knight thus with his wife as ye?

From The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems by Purves, D. Laing

Fair lords," he said, "our lady's love,   And peace be with you from above,     And benedicite!

From Ten Great Events in History by Johonnot, James

"Who clappeth?" said this wife; "benedicite, God save you, Sir, what is your sweete will?"

From The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems by Purves, D. Laing

The benedicite of the Druid woods, always appreciated by the few, like Lowell, is coming to be understood by the many.

From Some Winter Days in Iowa by Lazell, Frederick John