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May 25, 2012
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bless•ing



Pronunciation: (bles'ing), [key]
—n.
1. the act or words of a person who blesses.
2. a special favor, mercy, or benefit: the blessings of liberty.
3. a favor or gift bestowed by God, thereby bringing happiness.
4. the invoking of God's favor upon a person: The son was denied his father's blessing.
5. praise; devotion; worship, esp. grace said before a meal: The children took turns reciting the blessing.
6. approval or good wishes: The proposed law had the blessing of the governor.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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