of blessed memory

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.13 in modern English

Syllables: of b-lessed mem-o-ry
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Meaning

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Honorific epithet used parenthetically to mark a beloved person as being deceased.

Example Sentences

"he used often to scold, and sometimes even to beat, my great-grandmother of blessed memory."
"It is the noblest domain in New England, and the present Lord of the Manor is worthy of succeeding "the Governor" of blessed memory."
"It chanced to be the eve of St. Valentine's — that bishop of blessed memory to youthful lovers"
"Thus, McDonald's, Wal-Mart, FW Woolworth (of blessed memory): store brands maintained and visible across the entire country."

Etymology

A calque of Latin beatae memoriae, possibly a calque of Hebrew זיכרונו לברכה (zikhronó/á/ám/án livrakhá, “memory-of-him/her/them to blessing”), ז״ל (Z.L.).

Phrases

late lamented

Frequently Paired Words

late late lamented

Synonyms

God rest his soul rest his soul

Questions

What does of blessed memory mean?

Honorific epithet used parenthetically to mark a beloved person as being deceased.

Where does of blessed memory come from?

A calque of Latin beatae memoriae, possibly a calque of Hebrew זיכרונו לברכה (zikhronó/á/ám/án livrakhá, “memory-of-him/her/them to blessing”), ז״ל (Z.L.).

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