benedicite
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The King, awaking at peep of day, called to mind the vision of the night, and returning thanks to the Almighty, made his orisons and kneeling invoked a benedicite.
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 13 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
The gentle tone of his benedicite, told me that he had come on an errand of sympathy.
From Graham's Magazine Vol. XXXII No. 2. February 1848 by Conrad, Robert Taylor
Santa benedicite, Pardon my simplicity Fie, Alice, confession Will not salve this transgression.
From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen
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 Thackeray, William Makepeace
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 Frazer, Caroline Augusta
