Benedict

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Proper noun 1.3.1 Usage notes 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.3.4 References 2 German 2.1 Proper noun

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: bĕ'nədĭkt, IPA: /ˈbɛnədɪkt/, SAMPA: /"bEn@dIkt/

[edit] Etymology

From Late Latin Benedictus blessed, well spoken of, from Latin benedicte bless

[edit] Proper noun

Singular Benedict

Plural -

Benedict

1. A male given name, best known for the sixth-century founder of the Benedictine order.
2. A patronymic surname.

[edit] Usage notes

Benedict is a name used by a number of popes of the Roman Catholic Church, each one following it with a roman numeral. For example, the present pope (2005-) is Benedict XVI.

[edit] Related terms

• Benedictine
• benediction
• Benedicta
• Bennett
• Bennet, bennet

[edit] Translations

[edit] References

• "Benedict" in the on-line etymology dictionary, accessed on 2005-04-30

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[edit] German

[edit] Proper noun

Benedict

1. A male given name, a less common spelling of Benedikt