Meaning of of blessed memory | Babel Free

Definitions

Honorific epithet used parenthetically to mark a beloved person as being deceased.

Equivalents

Examples

“he used often to scold, and sometimes even to beat, my great-grandmother of blessed memory.”

“It is the noblest domain in New England, and the present Lord of the Manor is worthy of succeeding "the Governor" of blessed memory.”

“It chanced to be the eve of St. Valentine's — that bishop of blessed memory to youthful lovers”

“Thus, McDonald's, Wal-Mart, FW Woolworth (of blessed memory): store brands maintained and visible across the entire country.”

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