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Benedictus Definition

Ben·edic·tus (-təs)

noun

  1. Zacharias' hymn (Luke 1:68-79) beginning “Blessed,” a part of Lauds
  2. a short hymn of praise (Matt. 21:9), also beginning “Blessed,” used in the Mass
  3. music for either of these hymns

Etymology: LL (Ec), blessed, pp. of benedicere: see benediction

Benedictus Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

fructus: Lionel Pike Ave Maria gratiae plena Dominus tecum, Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus.

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  9. ‹ bender
  10. ‹ bended
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