blessèd

See also: blessed and Blessed

English

Alternative forms

• blest
• blessed

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈblɛsəd/

Adjective

blessèd

1. (poetic, dated) Alternative form of blessed (adjective); used to specify a disyllabic pronunciation

   1808: Lord Byron, “And wilt thou not weep when I am low?” Stanza 4

   Oh lady! blessèd be that tear—

   It falls for one who cannot weep;

   Such precious drops are doubly dear

   To those whose eyes no tear may steep.

Anagrams

• bedless