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Meaning of benedicite | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˌbɛnɪˈdaɪsɪti/

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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Equivalents

Français bénédicité
Italiano benedicite

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; […]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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