ETYM Old Eng. beneysun, benesoun, Old Fren. beneďsun, beneďson, from Latin benedictio, from benedicere to bless; bene well + dicere to say. Related to Bounty, and Diction, Benediction.
Blessing.
A spoken blessing.
Action de consacrer, de bénir avec les cérémonies ordinaires.