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it
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blessed
Definitions
(2)
1
adjective
Made
holy
or
consecrated
,
often
by
a
religious
ceremony
or
through
divine
favor
.
The
priest
blessed
the
water
,
making
it
holy
.
She
felt
blessed
to
have
such
supportive
friends
.
The
blessed
bread
was
shared
among
the
congregation
.
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2
adjective
Endowed
with
divine
favor
and
protection
,
often
used
to
express
gratitude
or
happiness
.
He
considered
himself
blessed
to
have
a
loving
family
.
They
were
blessed
with
good
weather
for
their
wedding
day
.
Feeling
blessed
,
she
thanked
everyone
for
their
support
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
blētsian
Originally meant
to make holy with blood
Background
The word 'blessed' comes from the Old English 'blētsian', which originally meant to consecrate or make holy with blood, a practice in early religious rituals. Over time, it evolved to mean being favored by divine grace.