benediction

benediction has 7 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 11.

Definitions

• n.. The act of blessing.
• n.. A blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or affectionate invocation of happiness.
• n.. The short prayer which closes public worship; as, to give the benediction.
• n.. The form of instituting an abbot, answering to the consecration of a bishop.
• n.. A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God.
• n.. the act of praying for divine protection
• n.. a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection