benty

English

Etymology

From bent +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛnti

Adjective

benty (comparative more benty, superlative most benty)

  1. Abounding in bents, or the stalks of coarse, stiff, withered grass.
    benty fields
  2. Resembling bent.
    • 1841, Henry Cockburn, Journal:
      The gray benty colour of the always drenched pasture.

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Scots

Alternative forms

  • bentie, bentey

Etymology

bent +‎ -y

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛnti/

Adjective

benty (comparative mair benty, superlative maist benty)

  1. Covered with bent.
  2. Composed of or resembling bent.