bẽeizer

Old Portuguese

Alternative forms

• bẽezer

Etymology

From Latin benedīcere, present active infinitive of benedicō.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bẽ.ejˈd͡zeɾ/

Verb

bẽeizer

1. to bless, to sanctify
   • 13th century CE, Alfonso X of Castile, Cantigas de Santa Maria, Códice de los músicos, cantiga 168 (facsimile):

     & começaron a loar / a uirgen & a bẽeizer.

     And (they) started to praise and bless the Virgin.

Descendants

• Galician: beicer
• Portuguese: benzer