benedicite
Example Sentences
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He heard the supper gong sounding: he knew his way to the door well enough; he entered the familiar hall with a benedicite, and without any more words took his place.
From Burlesques by William Makepeace Thackeray
The Capuchin had taken the same precaution, and followed Peregrine into the room, pronouncing benedicite, and crossing himself with many marks of astonishment.
From The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle by T. (Tobias) Smollett
Marie de Clairvaut trembled from anxiety and apprehension, and only returned the friar's benedicite by an inclination of the head and an assurance that she did not stand in need of the consolation he offered.
From Henry of Guise; (Vol. III of 3) or, The States of Blois by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
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 Frederick John Lazell
When mists and dreams and shadows flee, And happy hills so far and high Bend low in benedicite, I know the break of day is nigh.
From Atmâ A Romance by Caroline Augusta Frazer
