bénir, v.a., to bless, to praise; to wish well; to hallow; to consecrate. Dieu vous bénisse; God bless you.
bénit, -e, part., hallowed, consecrated. Du pain —; consecrated bread. De l’eau —e; holy-water. Eau de cour; empty promises.
bénitier (-tié), n.m., holy-water basin; fount.
benjamin (bin-) n.m., favorite, youngest child.
benjoin (bin-), n.m., benjamin, benzoin, asadulcis.
benoîte, n.f., (bot.) herb-bennet, avens.
benzine, n.f., benzine.
benzoate (bin-), n.m., (chem.) benzoate.
benzoïque (bin-), adj., (chem.) benzoic.
*béquillard, n.m., (pop.) old cripple.