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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | bletsian, from blod 'blood'; because blood was used in religious ceremonies |
1
bless you!
spokena) what you say when someone sneezes
b) used to thank someone for doing something for you
2 used to show that you are fond of someone, amused by them, or pleased by something they have done : 
He's always willing to help. Bless him!'Jess made this card for me.' 'Bless!'
bless (him/her etc)
spoken
He's always willing to help. Bless him!'Jess made this card for me.' 'Bless!'3 to have a special ability, good quality etc : We're both blessed with good health.
be blessed with something
We're both blessed with good health.4 if God blesses someone or something, he helps and protects them : May God bless you.
May God bless you.5RR to ask God to protect someone or something :
6RR to make something holy : Then the priest blesses the bread and wine.
Then the priest blesses the bread and wine.