Middle English Dictionary Entry
benger(e n.
Entry Info
Forms | benger(e n. Also bynger. |
Etymology | ON; cp. OI bingr, Dan., Norw., Swed. bing. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A grain bin; the hopper of a mill.
Associated quotations
- (1440) PParv.(Hrl 221)31 : Bengere of corne: Techa [Win: Benger for corn: Teca]. Bengere of a mylle: Ferricapsia [Win: farricapsia].
- (1440) PParv.(Hrl 221)36 : Byngger, supra in Bengere.