Benedight

/ˌbɛnɪˈdaɪt/ verb, archaic

An archaic or poetic past participle meaning to bless, curse, or mark; related to the word 'benighted'.

From Old English and Middle English 'benighten' or similar forms, combining 'be-' (prefix) with 'knight' or related to 'night'. This is an obsolete or rare form, possibly confused with or related to 'benighted'.

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