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Benet vs Bennet - What's the difference?

benet | bennet |

As a verb benet

is to catch in a net; ensnare.

As a proper noun Bennet is

{{surname|from=given names}}, a less common spelling of Bennett.

As a noun bennet is

the common yellow-flowered avens of Europe (Geum urbanum); herb bennet.

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
    ----

    bennet

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • , a less common spelling of Bennett.
  • , in modern use often transferred back from the surname.

    • Quotations

    * 1599 William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night , Act V, Scene 1: *: - - - the triplex , sir, is a good tripping measure; or the bells of Saint Bennet , sir, may put you in mind; one, two, three.