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Bene vs Benet - What's the difference?

bene | benet |

As nouns the difference between bene and benet

is that bene is a prayer, especially to god; a petition; a boon or bene can be (sesame) while benet is half-wit, simpleton.

bene

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) bene, from (etyl) .

Alternative forms

* (dialectal) * (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A prayer, especially to God; a petition; a boon.
    • What is good for a bootless bene ? — Wordsworth.
    Related terms
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    Etymology 2

    Noun

    (-)
  • (sesame)
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    benet

    English

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To catch in a net; ensnare.
  • To surround as by a net.
  • * 1602 : , act V scene 2
    • Being thus benetted round with villains
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