Benisons

/ˈbɛnɪzənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of benison; multiple blessings, benedictions, or expressions of divine favor.

Etymology

From benison (from Old French beneiçon, Latin benedictio) + -s plural suffix. Retains the archaic singular form in its composition.

Kelly Says

You'll rarely see the plural benisons in modern texts, but when you do—often in poetry or historical works—it creates a heightened, almost liturgical feeling, as if stacking blessings upon one another.

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