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
A pilgrim came from o'er the sea; Benedicite! benedicite!
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by John Roby
It is needless to reproach me with saying grace, without having said benedicite.
From Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume by
Soft through her soul there crept The echo of a benedicite, Enwrapping her in calm, triumphant peace.
From Under King Constantine by Katrina Trask
Thou hast in thee nor agility nor benedicite nor thinkest thou of aught save meat and sleep.
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 04 by Sir Richard Francis Burton
