A remarkably handsome young man stood behind her, holding her shawl, and lavishing on her those attentions peculiar to young benedicts.
"The Idler in France"
Marguerite Gardiner
There was weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth among the women-folks, and some two or three benedicts looked bluer than brimstone.
"Marion's Faith."
Charles King
She must accept the first offer made her, if she have any at all, which will be very doubtful; few benedicts bow to Beatrices nowadays, unless Beatrice is a good 'investment,' as they call it.
"Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories"
Ouida