Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Benefit
benefit, n. [L. benefactum, good deed.] (webplay: good).
- Gift; present; donation; contribution (see Psalm 116:12); [word play on “Ben-” and “Bin”.]
- Advantage; clergy's entitlement; privilege of one's belonging to a special order.
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