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blessing.

Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/
  1. Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.

  2. A pronouncement invoking divine aid.

  3. Good fortune.

    He was given blessings hoping he would pass his final exam.
  4. A modern pagan ceremony.

  5. The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.

    We will not proceed without the executive director's blessing.
  6. Something someone is glad of.

    After two weeks of sun, last night's rainfall was a blessing.
  7. A prayer before a meal; grace.

  8. A group of unicorns.

    collective
Where this word comes from

From Middle English blessinge, blessynge, from Old English blētsung, blēdsung (“a blessing”), equivalent to bless + -ing.

verb/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of bless

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From Middle English blessinge, blessynge, from Old English blētsung, blēdsung (“a blessing”), equivalent to bless + -ing.

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