A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1456-1515
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Benedictioun, n. Also: benediccioun(e, benediction. [Late ME. benedyctyon, -diccion, L. benedictio.] A benediction or blessing.1456 Hay I. 294/5 (he tuke his faderis benediccioun). 1456 Ib. II. 100/10 (the benedictioun of the hevyn). 1490 Irland Mir. I. 157/11 (the first benediccioune was … ). c1515 Asloan MS I. 251/13 (Donald resauit the benedictioun of sanct Colme).
