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Entry 5 senses Webster, 1913

Blessing

· Bless·ing · IPA /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/
01 n. The act of one who blesses.
  1. 1.
    The act of one who blesses.
  2. 2.
    A declaration of divine favor, or an invocation imploring divine favor on some or something; a benediction; a wish of happiness pronounces.
    “This is the blessing, where with Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel.” — Deut. xxxiii. 1.
  3. 3.
    A means of happiness; that which promotes prosperity and welfare; a beneficent gift.
    “Nature's full blessings would be well dispensed.” — Milton.
  4. 4.
    A gift.(Bib.) [A Hebraism]
  5. 5.
    Grateful praise or worship.