benedicite

• POS: Interjection, Noun
• HYPHEN: Ben=e=dic=i=te

CIDE DICTIONARY

benedicite, n. [L., (imperative pl.,) bless ye, praise ye.].

 A canticle (the Latin version of which begins with this word) which may be used in the order for morning prayer in the Church of England. It is taken from an apocryphal addition to the third chapter of Daniel.  [1913 Webster]

benedicite, interj. [See Benedicite, n.].

 An exclamation corresponding to Bless you !.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

benedicite, n. a blessing, esp. a grace said at table in religious communities.

Etymology

ME f. L, = bless ye: see BENEDICTION