/ben"it/ , n.
1. (Enoch) Arnold , 1867-1931, English novelist.
2. Floyd , 1890-1928, U.S. aviator.
3. James Gordon , 1795-1872, U.S. journalist.
4. Richard Bedford , 1870-1947, Canadian statesman: prime minister 1930-35.
5. Robert Russell , 1894-1981, U.S. composer and conductor.
6. Tony ( Anthony Dominick Benedetto ), born 1926, U.S. singer.
7. William A(ndrew) C(ecil) , 1900-79, Canadian political leader: premier of British Columbia 1952-72.
8. Also, Bennet . a male given name, form of Benedict .