I. ˈbān adjective
( usually -er/-est )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse beinn straight, ready, hospitable
1. now dialect England
a. : willing , ready
b. : lithe , supple
2. dialect England : direct , near , short
the bainest way
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin balneum — more at bagnio
obsolete : bath