n. [ AS. bletsung. See Bless, v. t. ] 1. The act of one who blesses. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A declaration of divine favor, or an invocation imploring divine favor on some or something; a benediction; a wish of happiness pronounces. [ 1913 Webster ]
This is the blessing, where with Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel. Deut. xxxiii. 1. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A means of happiness; that which promotes prosperity and welfare; a beneficent gift. [ 1913 Webster ]
Nature's full blessings would be well dispensed. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. (Bib.) A gift. [ A Hebraism ] Gen. xxxiii. 11. [ 1913 Webster ]