3. (R. C. Ch.)

Defn: Beatification. Milman.

Syn.
— Blessedness; felicity; happiness.

BEAU Beau, n.; pl. F. Beaux (E. pron. b), E. Beaus. Etym: [F., a fop, fr. beau fine, beautiful, fr. L. bellus pretty, fine, for bonulus, dim. of bonus good. See Bounty, and cf. Belle, Beauty.]

1. A man who takes great care to dress in the latest fashion; a dandy.

2. A man who escorts, or pays attentions to, a lady; an escort; a lover.

BEAUCATCHER
Beau"catch`er, n.

Defn: A small flat curl worn on the temple by women. [Humorous]

BEAUFET
Beau"fet, n. Etym: [See Buffet.]

Defn: A niche, cupboard, or sideboard for plate, china, glass, etc.;
a buffet.
A beaufet . . . filled with gold and silver vessels. Prescott.