(a) A position of superiority or dominance, esp. in warfare or single combat; also, a position from which some benefit can be acquired or derived; place of ~; turnen to the ~ of, to turn (sth.) so as to derive some benefit from (sth.); (b) benefit; a benefit; also, a favorable or desirable result; (c) monetary gain or reward, yield; a profit; also, an extra payment for special work or services; ~ of bestes, ?rent paid in livestock, profit from land taken in the form of livestock; (d) as surname.