Noun
- 1. Benedict, Ruth Benedict, Ruth Fulton
- usage: United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
- 2. Benedict, Saint Benedict, St. Benedict
- usage: Italian monk who founded the Benedictine order about 540 (480-547)
- 3. benedick, benedict, husband, hubby, married man
- usage: a newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor)
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