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blessing

bles·sing

UK/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ US/ˈblɛsɪŋ/ common

noun

1.

the formal act of giving approval

  • “he gave the project his blessing”
  • “his decision merited the approval of any sensible person”
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2.

a desirable state

  • “enjoy the blessings of peace”
  • “a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors”
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the act of praying for divine protection

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Origin

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

Phrases

  • a blessing and a curse
  • blessing in disguise
  • blessing loom
  • Blessing Way
  • Camp Blessing
  • count one's blessings
  • God's Blessing Green
  • mixed blessing

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