Definitions For Bein

Verb

{{en-verb}} (transitive, Scotland) To render or make comfortable. (transitive, Scotland) To dry.

Adverb

{{en-adv}} (Now, _, chiefly, dialectal) comfortably, comfortably.

Adjective

(Now, _, chiefly, dialectal) wealthy, wealthy; well-to-do. : a bein farmer (Now, _, chiefly, dialectal) Well provided; comfortable; cosy.

Derived terms

beinly

Alternative forms

been, bene bien {{qualifier, Scotland}}

Etymology

From {{der, en, enm, been}}, beene, bene, , gracious, generous, pleasant, of unknown origin. Perhaps from {{der, en, non, beinn, , straight, right, favourable, advantageous, convenient, friendly, fair, keen}}, from {{der, en, gem-pro, bainaz, , straight}}, from {{der, en, ine-pro, *bhei-, , to hit, beat}}. Cognate with {{cog, sco, bein}}, bien, , in good condition, pleasant, well-to-do, cosy, well-stocked, pleasant, keen, {{cog, is, beinn, , straight, direct, hospitable}}, {{cog, no, bein, , straight, direct, easy to deal with}}. See also bain.