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Bene

/biːn/ · noun

Meaning

(now chiefly dialectal) A prayer, especially to God; a petition; a boon..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (now chiefly dialectal) A prayer, especially to God; a petition; a boon.
  2. Alternative form of benne (“sesame”).
  3. (obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) Good.
  4. (obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) Tongue.
  5. (food) Abbreviation of eggs Benedict, an egg dish
  6. Misspelling of been.

Example Sentences

What is good for a bootless bene?
Egad, you carry a bene blink aloft. Come to the ken alone—no! my blowen; did not I tell you I should bring a pater cove, to chop up the whiners for Dawson?
Stowe your bene!
That would of^([sic]) bene a good idea...

Synonyms for bene

good

Antonyms for bene

Related Words

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does bene mean?

Bene means (now chiefly dialectal) A prayer, especially to God; a petition; a boon..

What is a synonym for bene?

Common synonyms include good.

What is the opposite of bene?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use bene in a sentence?

What is good for a bootless bene?

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