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by richardwynne » Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:32 am
Does somebody know what "benison" means, it is in this book but not in Harraps?
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by Tonyblack » Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:02 pm
Welcome to the site, richardwynne! 
Various online dictionaries tell me that it means a blessing or benediction, usually spoken.
I hope that helps.
Various online dictionaries tell me that it means a blessing or benediction, usually spoken.
I hope that helps.
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by raisindot » Tue Jan 19, 2010 1:07 pm
Tonyblack wrote:Welcome to the site, richardwynne!
Various online dictionaries tell me that it means a blessing or benediction, usually spoken.
I hope that helps.
Is it a blessing you make before carving up that roasted 12-point buck you brought home strapped to your pickup truck?
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