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English
Etymology
From Benedict. See French Benoît, Norman Beneît. Doublet of Benoit and Benito.
Proper noun
Bennet
- A surname transferred from the given name, a less common spelling of Bennett.
- A male given name from Latin, in modern use often transferred back from the surname.
Quotations
c. 1601–1602 (date written), William Shakespeare, “Twelfe Night, or What You Will”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies (First Folio), London: Isaac Iaggard, and Ed Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, :- - - the triplex, sir, is a good tripping measure; or the bells of Saint Bennet, sir, may put you in mind; one, two, three.