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Origin and Etymology of ben
Middle English, from Old English binnan, from be- + innan within, from within, from in
First Known Use of ben
before 12th century
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ben
noun
Definition of ben
Scotland
: the inner room or parlor of a 2-room cottage
First Known Use of ben
1766
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