Bene
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /biːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bene is a noun meaning (now chiefly dialectal) A prayer, especially to God; a petition; a boon.
Meaning
(now chiefly dialectal) A prayer, especially to God; a petition; a boon.
More Meanings
- (food) Abbreviation of eggs Benedict, an egg dish
- Misspelling of been.
- Alternative form of benne (“sesame”).
- (obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) Good.
- (obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) Tongue.
Example Sentences
Stowe your bene!
What is good for a bootless bene?
That would of^([sic]) bene a good idea.
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?
Word Forms
- benes
- ben
- benar
- benat
- benny
- Benny
Synonyms for bene
Depending on context, synonyms include good.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include worth, benefit, good, correctly, well, sake.
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Sources & Attribution
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