Definition of bavin Bavin

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What does bavin mean?

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • bavin (Noun)
    A bundle of wood, or twigs which may be used in broom making. Southern England term. Also, a fagot bound with only one band.
  • bavin (Noun)
    impure limestone.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • bavin (n.)
    A fagot of brushwood, or other light combustible matter, for kindling fires; refuse of brushwood.
  • bavin (n.)
    Impure limestone.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • bavin
    bav′in, n. a fagot of brushwood.—Bavin wits (Shak.), wits that blaze and die like bavins. [O. Fr. baffe, a fagot; but this is doubtful.]

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

  • bavin
    Brushwood bound up with only one withe: a faggot is tied with two. It is often spelled baven, but Shakspeare has "Rash bavin wits, Soon kindled and soon burned."

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • bavin
    The old word for fascine.

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