All 3 Uses of
benediction
in
Moby Dick
- He said no more, but slowly waving a benediction, covered his face with his hands, and so remained kneeling, till all the people had departed, and he was left alone in the place.†
Chpt 7-9
- Returning to the Spouter-Inn from the Chapel, I found Queequeg there quite alone; he having left the Chapel before the benediction some time.†
Chpt 10-12 *
- Upon my soul, I am about of the same opinion; so give the benediction, Fleece, and I'll away to my supper.†
Chpt 64-66
Definition:
a prayer asking that someone be blessed -- especially the closing prayer offered by a clergyman at the end of a worship service that asks for God's blessing of the congregation