Benison
/ˈbɛn.ɪ.sən/noun
A blessing or benediction.
Did you know?The term 'benison' comes from the Latin 'benedictio', meaning 'good saying', linking it to the power of spoken words in rituals and prayers.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dhe-
“to put, to place, to set (the foundation of blessing as a positive placement)”
Latin
Latin
benedictio
“a good saying or blessing, often used in religious contexts to invoke divine favor”
Old French
Old French
benisson
“a blessing, especially in the context of a prayer or invocation”
Middle English
Middle English
benison
“a term for blessing, derived from the Old French, used in liturgical contexts”
Modern English
English
benison
“a formal word for blessing, retaining its religious and ceremonial significance”
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