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Benet

//bɪˈnɛt// name, noun, verb

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.
Noun
  1. 1
    An exorcist, the third of the four lesser orders in the Roman Catholic church.
Verb
  1. 1
    To catch in a net; ensnare. transitive
  2. 2
    To surround as by a net. transitive

    "Being thus benetted round with villains"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From be- + net.

Etymology 2

From French [Term?], from Latin benedictus (“blessed”).

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