"bene bowse" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} bene bowse
  1. (obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) Good beer. Tags: UK, obsolete Synonyms: benbouse, ben-bouze, bene bouse, bien bowse
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