bein

bein · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (Scottish dialect) Comfortable; prosperous; well-to-do.

  2. 2.

    (Scottish dialect) Cozy; snug; pleasant.

Related words

Antonyms: poor, uncomfortable
See also: comfortable, cozy, prosperous
Synonyms: comfortable, prosperous, well-off

Etymology

From Scots bein, from Middle English bene ("good, well"), from Old Norse beinn ("straight, helpful"). Related to the concept of being comfortable or well-off.