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Definition: BESANT

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. An alternative spelling for "Bezant": A gold coin of Byzantium or Constantinople, varying in weight and value, usually (those current in England) between a sovereign and a half sovereign. There were also white or silver bezants.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Besant" is a common misspelling or typo for: besaint, bezant.

Date "Besant" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1390. (references)

Common Expressions: BESANT

Expressions Definition
Annie Besant Annie Wood Besant (Clapham, London October 1, 1847 - India September 20, 1933) was a prominent Theosophist, women's rights activist, writer and orator. (references)
Besant Nagar Besant Nagar is one of Chennai's most popular neighborhoods, named after the famous lady theosophist Annie Besant, and adjoins the Theosophical Society. (references)
Walter Besant Sir Walter Besant (August 14, 1836 - June 9, 1901), was a novelist and historian from London. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Topics by Level of Interest: BESANT

Topics sorted by level of Interest Level (1=low, 600=high)     Topics sorted Alphabetically Level (1=low, 600=high)
Annie Besant 61     Annie Besant 61
Walter Besant 17     Annie Besant School Allahabad 2
Besant Nagar 16     Besant Hill School 4
Derek Michael Besant 5     Besant Nagar 16
Besant Hill School 4     Besant Theosophical College 3
Besant Theosophical College 3     Derek Michael Besant 5
Annie Besant School Allahabad 2     Walter Besant 17

Source: the editor, created by/for EVE to gauge likely levels of human interest in linguistically triggered topics (compiled across various sources, such as Wikipedia and specialty expression glosses).