[f. BE- 6 + NET v. or sb.]
trans. a. To cover as with a net. b. To catch in a net, ensnare, entangle; usually fig.
1602. Shaks., Ham., V. ii. 29. Being thus benetted round with Villaines.
1614. Sylvester, Bethulia’s Rescue, IV. 60. Her Robe, Sky-colour’d Silk, with curious Caul Of golden Twist, benetted over all.
1860. T. Martin, Horace, 188. The gaudier charms Of a girl that’s both wealthy and wanton benet him.
