I. noun
also ben·sil ˈben(t)sə̇l, -nzəl
( -s )
Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse benzl bent state of a bow, from benda to bend — more at bend
chiefly Scotland : sudden violent motion or action
II. transitive verb
also bensil “
( benseled or benselled ; benseled or benselled ; benseling or benselling ; bensels )
chiefly Scotland : to strike violently : beat