Bentley

Bent·ley

[bent-lee]
noun
1.
Eric (Russell) born 1916, U.S. critic, editor, and translator; born in England.
2.
Phyllis, 1894–1977, English novelist.
3.
Richard, 1662–1742, English scholar and critic.
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Bentley (ˈbɛntlɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
Edmund Clerihew. 1875--1956, English journalist, noted for his invention of the clerihew

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Bentley is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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