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  • 31Benedict — most commonly refers to Saint Benedict of Nursia, the founder of the Order of Saint Benedict and thereby of Western monasticism. It may also may refer to:Peopleaints*Benedict of Aniane *Benedict Biscop *Benedict the Bridge Builder, also known as… …

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  • 32Chronicle of a Death Foretold (musical) — Chronicle of a Death Foretold Music Bob Telson Lyrics Graciela Daniele Jim Lewis Michael John LaChiusa (additional material) Book Graciela Daniele Jim Lewis Michael John LaChiusa (additional material) Ba …

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  • 33benedict — /ben i dikt/, n. a newly married man, esp. one who has been long a bachelor. [1820 25; erroneous assimilation of BENEDICK to a more familiar name] * * * (as used in expressions) Arnold Benedict Benedict of Nursia Saint Benedict XII Benedict XIII… …

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  • 34benedict — noun A newly married man, especially one who was previously a confirmed bachelor. The benedict, drearily superfluous to the festivities, had hardly been noticed by her as he lurked about the walls and sought what entertainment was possible to one …

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  • 35Mendelssohn — Men|dels|sohn, Fe|lix (1809 47) a German ↑composer (writer of music), who wrote five symphonies and the ↑overture Fingal s Cave. The Wedding March from his Incidental Music to a Midsummer Night s Dream is often played at church weddings as the… …

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  • 36benedict — (n.) newly married man (especially one who had seemed a confirmed bachelor), 1821, from the character Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing (1599). The name is from L.L. Benedictus, lit. blessed, from L. benedicte bless (you) (see BENEDICTION (Cf.… …

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  • 37then — [[t]ðe̱n[/t]] ♦ 1) ADV: ADV with cl, oft prep ADV Then means at a particular time in the past or in the future. He wanted to have a source of income after his retirement; until then, he wouldn t require additional money... She eventually decided… …

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  • 38benedick — n.; (also benedict) Newly married man, neogamist …

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  • 39groom — 1. verb 1) she groomed her pony Syn: curry, brush, comb, clean, rub down 2) his dark hair was carefully groomed Syn: brush, comb, arrange, do; tidy, spruce up, smarten up …

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  • 40benedict — ben•e•dict [[t]ˈbɛn ɪ dɪkt[/t]] n. a newly married man who has been a confirmed bachelor • Etymology: 1820–25; alter. of Benedick, the bachelor who marries Beatrice in Shakespeare s Much Ado About Nothing (1598?) …

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