benysoun

== Middle English == === Alternative forms === beneicoun, beneson, benesone, benesoun, beneysun, benichune, benicoune, benicun, beniscun, benisoun, benisun, benisune, benycyon, benyson, benysone, benzown === Etymology === Borrowed from Old French beneïson, from Latin benedictio; compare malisoun. Doublet of benediccion. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌbɛniˈzuːn/, /ˈbɛnizun/ === Noun === benysoun A blessing (request for divine favour). A formal blessing or consecration. Grace (prayer of thanks) A blessing (bestowal of divine favour). ==== Descendants ==== English: benison Scots: bennison Yola: benisons (plural) ==== References ==== “benisǒun, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.