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Bene vs Bere - What's the difference?

bene | bere |

As nouns the difference between bene and bere

is that bene is a prayer, especially to god; a petition; a boon or bene can be (sesame) while bere is (chiefly|scotland) barley, especially (six-rowed barley).

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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    bere

    English

    Alternative forms

    * bear

    Noun

    (-)
  • (chiefly, Scotland) Barley, especially (six-rowed barley).

    • Anagrams

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