Forebless

/fɔrˈblɛs/ verb

Definition

To bless, favor, or bestow good fortune upon someone or something in advance or beforehand; to grant a preliminary blessing.

Etymology

From 'fore-' (before) + 'bless' (to make holy or to grant favor). The prefix adds the sense of advance blessing or predetermined favor from a divine or authoritative source.

Kelly Says

When parents forebless their children at birth, they're performing an ancient human ritual—speaking protection and hope into the future before the child even gets to choose their own path.

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