"Befunge" meaning in All languages combined

See Befunge on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Derived from a typing error for before in an online conversation. Head templates: {{en-prop}} Befunge
  1. An esoteric programming language in which programs are arranged on a two-dimensional grid, and the flow of control can be sent in different directions. Categories (topical): Computer languages
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