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† bensy, v. Obs. rare. [The form suggests OE. bénsian to make prayer, to pray; perh. confused in form and sense with OF. beneïss-, lengthened stem of beneïr to bless, consecrate, hallow.] trans. To sanctify, hallow, purify.
c1315Shoreham 50 That hy ham scholde clensy..And myd water bensy. |