Associations to the word «Blessing»

Wiktionary

BLESSING, noun. Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
BLESSING, noun. A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
BLESSING, noun. Good fortune.
BLESSING, noun. (paganism) A modern pagan ceremony.
BLESSING, noun. The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
BLESSING, noun. A thing one is glad of.
BLESSING, noun. A prayer before a meal; grace.
BLESSING, noun. A group of unicorns.
BLESSING IN DISGUISE, noun. (idiomatic) A seeming misfortune that turns out to be for the best.

Dictionary definition

BLESSING, noun. The formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person".
BLESSING, noun. A desirable state; "enjoy the blessings of peace"; "a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors".
BLESSING, noun. A short prayer of thanks before a meal; "their youngest son said grace".
BLESSING, noun. A ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection.
BLESSING, noun. The act of praying for divine protection.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats