Definition of "bene" in English

noun

1. (now chiefly dialectal) A prayer, especially to God; a petition; a boon.

noun

1. Alternative form of benne (“sesame”).

adjective

1. (obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) Good.

noun

1. (obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) Tongue.

   • Stowe your bene!

noun

1. (food) Abbreviation of eggs Benedict, an egg dish

verb

1. Misspelling of been.

   • That would of^([sic]) bene a good idea...