bane

common noun

Syllable Decomposition

bane

Etymology

Orthographic variant of banne, itself from benne.

Definitions

1. Harvesting basket for grapes.flags.vieilliflags.désuet

2. Measure of the capacity of such a basket.by extension

3. Enclosed space to trap fish.flags.vieilli pêche

4. Horn of an animal, antler of a deer.

5. By extension, tooth of a farming tool (fork, hoe).

6. By extension, head, understanding.: Moi, j'avais dans la bane le chef de gare. Il était ployant comme un roseau et souple comme une canne à pêche !

Synonym

benne