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

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

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

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

Good-day, Brother Bulpett, here be two young kinsmen of Master Birkenholt to visit him; and so benedicite, fair sirs.

From The Armourer's Prentices by Hennessy, W.J.