benedicite

Example Sentences

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The Dominican, after muttering the benedicite, to which scarcely any one knew how to respond, began to serve the contents.

From The Social Cancer by Derbyshire, Charles E.

The cenobite gave him a grim smile, but merely added his benedicite and passed on.

From Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)

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 Smollett, T. (Tobias)

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

A pilgrim came from o'er the sea; Benedicite! benedicite!

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by Roby, John