| Benedict | a newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor) |
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| Benedict | Italian monk who founded the Benedictine order about 540 (480-547) |
| Benedict | American anthropologist (1887-1948) |
| Benedict | American general and traitor in the American Revolution |
| Benedict | Dutch philosopher who espoused a pantheistic system (1632-1677) |
| Benedict | a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks |
| Benedict | a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict |
| Benedict | of or relating to the Benedictines |
| Benedict | of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works |
| Benedict | the act of praying for divine protection |
| Benedict | a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection |
| Benedict | expressing benediction |