Definitions
1.verbTo make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.
2.verbTo make the sign of the cross upon, so as to sanctify.
3.verbTo invoke divine favor upon.
4.verbTo honor as holy, glorify; to extol for excellence.
5.verbTo esteem or account happy; to felicitate.
6.verbTo wave; to brandish.
7.verb(past tense only blessed) To turn (a reference) into an object.
8.verb(with from) To secure, defend, or prevent from.
9.nounSome kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
10.nounA pronouncement invoking divine aid.
11.nounGood fortune.
12.nounA modern pagan ceremony.
13.nounThe act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval."We will not proceed without the executive director's blessing."
14.nounSomething someone is glad of."After two weeks of sun, last night's rainfall was a blessing."
15.nounA prayer before a meal; grace.
16.nounA group of unicorns.