/bles"ing/ , n.
1. the act or words of a person who blesses.
2. a special favor, mercy, or benefit: the blessings of liberty.
3. a favor or gift bestowed by God, thereby bringing happiness.
4. the invoking of God's favor upon a person: The son was denied his father's blessing.
5. praise; devotion; worship, esp. grace said before a meal: The children took turns reciting the blessing.
6. approval or good wishes: The proposed law had the blessing of the governor.
[ bef. 900; ME blessinge, -unge, OE bletsung, bledsung. See BLESS, -ING 1 ]
Syn. 2. advantage, boon, gain, profit, bounty.