To swear on oath; to solemnly declare; promise; give.
To name; give a name (to); mention by name; nominate; denominate; call.
Unfortunately, the planet has been quite too much benamed, — benamed, indeed, out of all recognition.
From Middle English benamen. Equivalent to be- + name. Compare Middle English benemnen, from Old English benemnan, a closely related formation. Compare further Saterland Frisian benaame, German benenn...
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