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blessing

Pronunciation: /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/

The English word “blessing” has 8 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
  2. A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
  3. Good fortune.
  4. A modern pagan ceremony.
  5. The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
  6. Something someone is glad of.
  7. A prayer before a meal; grace.
  8. A group of unicorns.

Etymology

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

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