English Explanatory Dictionary

benet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To catch in a net; ensnare.
  2. To surround as by a net.
noun
  1. An exorcist, the third of the four lesser orders in the Roman Catholic church.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/bɪˈnɛt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-benet1.wav /ˈbɛnət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-benet2.wav

Word forms

benet benets benetting benetted

Etymology

From be- + net.

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