noun
bes
behs
Bes (noun) means a small bronze coin used in the ancient Roman Republic, worth two-thirds of an as. Example: “Archaeologists catalogued several bes coins found at the dig site.”
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A small bronze coin used in the ancient Roman Republic, worth two-thirds of an as.
"Archaeologists catalogued several bes coins found at the dig site."
How to use bes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn ancient Roman coin denomination; today mostly encountered in numismatics and history writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- besses
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin bes.
Frequently asked questions
What does “bes” mean?
The word “bes” means a small bronze coin used in the ancient Roman Republic, worth two-thirds of an as. In plain terms, an ancient Roman coin denomination; today mostly encountered in numismatics and history writing.
How do you pronounce “bes”?
“Bes” is pronounced behs (/bɛs/ in IPA).
How do you use “bes” in a sentence?
Here is “bes” used in a sentence: “Archaeologists catalogued several bes coins found at the dig site.”
What part of speech is “bes”?
“Bes” is a noun.
Where does the word “bes” come from?
The word “bes” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin bes.
