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Webster 1913 Edition


Benty

Bent′y

(bĕnt′y̆)
,
Adj.
1.
Abounding in bents, or the stalks of coarse, stiff, withered grass;
as,
benty
fields
.
2.
Resembling bent.
Holland.

Definition 2024


benty

benty

English

Adjective

benty (comparative more benty, superlative most benty)

  1. Abounding in bents, or the stalks of coarse, stiff, withered grass.
    benty fields
  2. Resembling bent.
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Scots

Alternative forms

  • bentie, bentey

Etymology

bent + -y

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛnti/

Adjective

benty (comparative mair benty, superlative maist benty)

  1. Covered with bent.
  2. Composed of or resembling bent.