(a) To be, exist, live; there is (was, were, etc.); that was, who formerly lived, now dead; if his liking be, if it be his will; if (sth.) ne were, if (sth.) had not been, if it were not for (sth.)……
(a) A bench, a seat; esp., a long, backless seat; (b) a royal seat, the throne of a ruler; setten on benk, to put (sb.) on a throne, do honor to (sb.); (c) benk ende, the end of the bench.
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A dwelling; farm, village, town; bi-milne, town mill. [Common in place names and field names of the East Midland and the North (the Danelaw). See A. H. Smith PNElem. 1.66, & the thorp, by, tun map in……
(a) To dwell or live (in a place, among people), reside; inhabit (the Earth); ben bigged, have lodging; (b) biggen bour, to establish (head)quarters; refl. establish oneself (in a location); (c) to……
Naut. A wind or breeze, esp. one favorable for sailing; haven bir at the bak, have a tail wind; abiden the bir, await favorable wind (i.e. circumstances).
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A body of customs or regulations current in a community (a village or district) and enforced locally, esp. regulations concerning land use, grazing, etc. [See G. C. Homans, Eng.Villagers (1942), pp……
(a) To expend (money); squander (wealth); (b) to apply or wield (a weapon), make (an attack); (c) to apply or use (one's mind); bestow (a daughter, mercy); use (one's religion in bargaining).
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