bin
noun
- cavity contains an entity and distinguishes it from an environment
verb
- group a numeric range for statistical analysis
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈbɪn/ / [ˈbɪn]
contraction
Etymology: Contraction of being.
- Contraction of being.
name
Etymology: Borrowed from Chinese 賓 /宾 (Bīn).
- A surname from Chinese.
noun
Etymology: Clipping of binary.
- Clipping of binary.
verb
Etymology: Pronunciation spelling of been.
- Alternative form of been.
“Many of the lupus piscis I have seen, and have bin informed by the king's fishmonger they are taken on our coast […]”
“‘Mebbe you’re right, Jed. Mebbe you’re right,’ sighed Peter. ‘I don’t see how you missed your master’s license, though. ’Twould ha’ bin fitter for a master to own shares in his ship than a fust mate.’”