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blessing (iou)



blessing noun. OE.
[from BLESS verb1 + -ING1.]
The bestowal, declaration, or invocation of (esp. divine) favour and prospering influence; a benediction. OE.
ask a blessing say grace before or after food. second blessing: see SECOND adjective.
Shakespeare Tempest All the blessings Of a glad father compass thee about. J. M. Synge The blessing of God and the holy angels on your head, young fellow. M. Richler In the synagogue, Joshua stumbled through the blessings he was obliged to pronounce.
Consecration, hallowing; spec. making the sign of the cross. OE-M16.
A gift of God, nature, etc.; anything of which one is glad. ME.
blessing in disguise an apparent misfortune that eventually does good, an unwelcome but salutary experience. count one's blessings not forget the things one should be glad of. MIXED blessing. UNMIXED blessing.
Shakespeare Henry VIII Eminence, wealth, sovereignty..are blessings. K. Amis What a blessing to be in such good hands.
b. A favour, a present. LME-E17.