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Bene vs Dene - What's the difference?

bene | dene |

As a noun bene

is a prayer, especially to god; a petition; a boon or bene can be (sesame).

As a proper noun dene is

an athabascan people of canada, especially of the northwest territories and nunavut.

bene

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) bene, from (etyl) .

Alternative forms

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Noun

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

    Noun

    (-)
  • (sesame)
    • ----

    dene

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl), from (etyl) denu

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (UK) a valley, especially the deep valley of a stream or rivulet

    • Etymology 2

    Perhaps related to (etyl)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a sand dune by the seashore

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