bẽeizer

Old Portuguese

Alternative forms

bẽezer

Etymology

From Latin benedīcere, present active infinitive of benedicō.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /bẽejˈd͡zeɾ/

Verb

bẽeizer

to bless, to sanctify
- 13th century, attributed to Alfonso X of Castile, Cantigas de Santa Maria, E codex, cantiga 168 (facsimile):
  & começaron a loar / a uirgen & a bẽeizer.
  And (they) started to praise and bless the Virgin.

Descendants

Galician: beicer
Portuguese: benzer

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