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Webster 1913 Edition


Beguin


Beˊguin′

,
Noun.
[F.]
See
Beghard
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Beguin

BE'GUIN

,
Noun.
The beguins are a congregation of nuns in Flanders, so called from their founder, or from their head dress. Beguin, in French, is a linen cap. From this order sprung the Beguinages in Flanders.

Definition 2024


beguin

beguin

See also: béguin

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Verb

beguin

  1. third-person plural present subjunctive form of beure
  2. third-person plural imperative form of beure