benedicite
Example Sentences
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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
Sainte Mary, benedicite, How might a man have any adversite That hath a wife? certes I cannot say.
From The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition by Alexander Pope
Come, my friends, let us have peace, and say our benedicite.
From A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version" by Fran?ois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
"Who clappeth?" said this wife; "benedicite, God save you, Sir, what is your sweete will?"
From The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems by D. Laing Purves
Whilst Padre Guarini recited the benedicite, the Prince and Princess stood with piously clasped hands, the servants waiting.
From Count Br?hl by Jo?zef Ignacy Kraszewski
