Meaning of benedicite | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A canticle, the Latin version of which begins with the word benedīcite (“praise ye!”), which may be used in the order for morning prayer in Roman Catholic and Anglican churches.
2. Alternative letter-case form of Benedicite.
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Examples

“But one or two, who nourished in their bosoms respect⟳ for the downfallen hierarchy—casting first a timorous glance⟳ around, to see⟳ that no one observed them—hastily crossed themselves—bent their knee to sister Magdalen, by which name⟳ they saluted her—kissed her hand, or even the hem of her dalmatique—received with humility the Benedicite with which she repaid their obeisance; […]”

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