Benedict

proper nounattested in dialogue

//ˈbɛnədɪkt//

A male given name from Latin, particularly of the sixth-century founder of the Benedictine order, and of several popes.

proper noun

1
A male given name from Latin, particularly of the sixth-century founder of the Benedictine order, and of several popes.
2
A surname originating as a patronymic.
3
A placename: A minor city in Wilson County, Kansas, United States, named after S. S. Benedict.
4
A placename: A census-designated place in Maryland, United States.
5
A placename: A village in Nebraska, United States.
6
A placename: A city and village in North Dakota, United States.

Etymology

From Saint Benedict, founder of the Benedictine Order, from Late Latin Benedictus, from benedictus (“blessed, well spoken of”), from Latin benedīcō (“to bless, to speak well of”). Doublet of Bennett, Benoit, and Benito.

Forms

plural: Benedicts

bends · The thickest and strongest planks in a wooden ship's side,…beneath · Below or underneath.benedict · To poach and serve on an English muffin with ham or bacon and…

Benedict · A male given name from Latin, particularly of the sixth-century founder of the Benedictine order, and of several popes.

benefactor · Somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity.beneficial · Helpful or good to something or someone.beneficiary · One who benefits or receives an advantage.

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