blessèd

See also: blessed and Blessed

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  • IPA(key): /ˈblɛsəd/

Adjective

blessèd

  1. (poetic, dated) Alternative form of blessed (adjective); used to specify a disyllabic pronunciation
    1808: Lord Byron, “And wilt thou not weep when I am low?” Stanza 4
    Oh lady! blessèd be that tear—
    It falls for one who cannot weep;
    Such precious drops are doubly dear
    To those whose eyes no tear may steep.

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