bless you

Definition

Short for (may) God bless you: said as a short prayer for the recipient.

Etymology

Short for God bless you, from Middle English God blesse you, God blisse you.

Example Sentences

• "‘What’s that?’ said Ron, pointing at a large dish of some sort of shellfish stew that stood beside a large steak-and-kidney pudding. ‘Bouillabaisse,’ said Hermione. ‘Bless you,’ said Ron. ‘It’s French,’ said Hermione. ‘I had it on holiday, summer before last, it’s very nice.’"