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Benedict Definition & Meaning

benedict
noun
  1. United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
  2. Italian monk who founded the Benedictine order about 540 (480-547)
  3. a newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor)

"Benedict" in song lyrics

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  • "Or can they favorite breakfast be eggs Benedict?"
    Asher Roth — The Lounge *
  • "If it wasn't for so-called friends that turn Benedict"
    Asheru f/ Ken Starr, Talib Kweli — If
  • "In it with a gig, big fat heads like eggs Benedict"
    Blackalicious f/ Lyrics Born, Saul Williams — Release

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Frequently asked questions

What does benedict mean?
United States anthropologist (1887-1948) Italian monk who founded the Benedictine order about 540 (480-547) a newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor)
What part of speech is benedict?
Benedict is a noun.
How many definitions does benedict have?
Benedict has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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