BEN


Meaning of BEN in English

1. n. Sc. a high mountain or mountain peak, esp. in names (Ben Nevis).

Etymology: Gael. beann 2. n. Sc. an inner room, esp. of a two-roomed cottage.

Etymology: ellipt. use of ben (adv.), within (OE binnan)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.