Benedict (n.)

  1. United States anthropologist (1887-1948)

    [ Syn: benedict , ruth benedict , ruth fulton ]

  2. Italian monk who founded the Benedictine order about 540 (480-547)

    [ Syn: benedict , saint benedict , st. benedict ]

  3. a newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor)

    [ Syn: benedick ]

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