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benefic, a.|bɪˈnɛfɪk|
Also 7 -ick, -ique.
[ad. L. benefic-us, f. bene well + -fic-us doing: see -fic.]
1. Astrol. Of good or favourable influence.
1600B. Jonson Cynthia's Rev. v. i. 36 The fourth is the kind, and truly benefique Eucolos. 1618Goad Celest. Bodies ii. ii. 162 Our Venus is reckoned moist and therefore Benefique. 1884Zadkiel's Alm. 40 The Moon forms benefic aspects with the primary planets.
2. gen. Beneficent, kindly, benign.
1641Milton Animadv. Wks. (1851) 219 He being..of free power to turne his benefick and fatherly regard to what Region or Kingdome he pleases. 1873Browning Red Cotton Night-Cap Country 951 Is there not the Church To intercede and bring benefic truce At outset? 1876Emerson Ess. Ser. ii. vi. 149 As if that terrific or benefic force did not find us then also, and fashion cities. |