Definition of ben
(Entry 1 of 3)
Scotland
: within
ben
prepositionDefinition of ben (Entry 2 of 3)
Scotland
: within
ben
nounDefinition of ben (Entry 3 of 3)
Scotland
: the inner room or parlor of a 2-room cottage
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The first known use of ben was before the 12th century
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