name, noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

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"

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname.

Synonyms

All synonyms

stephen vincent benetwilliam rose benet

Example

More examples

"Being thus benetted round with villains"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From be- + net.

Etymology 2

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

Related phrases

roman catholic

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