Definitions for benison

benison ben·i·son

Spelling: [ben-uh-zuh n, -suh n]
IPA: /ˈbɛn ə zən, -sən/

Benison is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 144 anagrams from letters in benison (beinnos).

Definitions for benison

noun

  1. benediction.

Origin of benison

1250-1300; Middle English Anglo-French beneiçon, Middle French beneison Latin benedictiōn- benediction

Examples for benison

God's benison on the man who first turned his hand to the making of war!

Will God be more likely to send her a benison for his unworthy asking?

Only for a moment;—Felicias smile went like a benison over it.

A benison upon a smiling lip, a kindly eye, and a cheerful voice!

The Bishop bestowed his benison on the waves, and bade them be calm; it was all that he could do.

But, before we part, Mr Stoddart shall pronounce his benison.

The gentle stillness of a rare spring morning enveloped him with its benison.

May the benison of the sightless bard bless you and yours for ever and ever!

Well, to-morrow I leave Murglebed for ever; it has my benison.

She raised her eyes with a grave half-smile as if to thank him for his benison.

Word Value for benison
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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