Where does “benty” come from?
benty (Scots) comes from Scots bent, from Old English beonet — bent.
benty (Scots): Covered with bent; Composed of or resembling bent
Definitions
- Covered with bent; Composed of or resembling bent
Ancestry of “benty”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Scots | bent | Coarse or wiry grass growing upon moorlands; An... |
| 2 | Old English | beonet | bent |