benysoun
Middle English edit
Alternative forms edit
- beneicoun, beneson, benesone, benesoun, beneysun, benichune, benicoune, benicun, beniscun, benisoun, benisun, benisune, benycyon, benyson, benysone, benzown
Etymology edit
Borrowed from Old French beneïson, from Latin benedictio; compare malisoun. Doublet of benediccion.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
benysoun
- A blessing (request for divine favour).
- A formal blessing or consecration.
- Grace (prayer of thanks)
- A blessing (bestowal of divine favour).
Descendants edit
References edit
- “benisǒun, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.