English Explanatory Dictionary

benison

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A blessing; benediction.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɛnɪsən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-benison.wav /ˈbɛnɪzʌn/ /ˈbɛnɪzən/

Word forms

benison benisons

Etymology

From Middle English benysoun, beneson, borrowed from Old French beneïson, from Latin benedictiō, benedictiōnem. First known use: 14th century. Doublet of benediction.

Antonyms

malison
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