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bename

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Definitions

  1. To declare, promise, or swear solemnly.

Word origin

From Middle English benamen. Equivalent to be- + name. Compare Middle English benemnen, from Old English benemnan, a closely related formation. Compare further Saterland Frisian benaame, German benennen, Swedish benämna, Dutch benoemen.

Used in a sentence

  • Unfortunately, the planet has been quite too much benamed, — benamed, indeed, out of all recognition.
  • As though the benamed things carried the longings of humans;
  • In other words, […] that 'names' do not 'form' benamed objects but are mere signifiers […]

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