See also: beneïstre

Old French

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Late Latin benedicō, benedīcere (bless, praise), from Latin benedicō, benedīcere (speak well of someone, commend).

Verb

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beneistre

  1. to bless (give one's blessing to)

Conjugation

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This verb conjugates as a third-group verb. This verb ends in a palatal stem, so there is an extra i before the e of some endings. This verb has irregularities in its conjugation. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide.

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Descendants

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  • French: bénir
  • Norman: béni (Jersey)

See also

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References

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  • “Appendix E: Irregular Verbs” in E. Einhorn (1974), Old French: A Concise Handbook, Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, →ISBN, page 150