n. 1. Existence, as opposed to nonexistence; state or sphere of existence. [ 1913 Webster ] In Him we live, and move, and have our being. Acts xvii. 28. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. That which exists in any form, whether it be material or spiritual, actual or ideal; living existence, as distinguished from a thing without life; as, a human being; spiritual beings. [ 1913 Webster ] What a sweet being is an honest mind ! Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ] A Being of infinite benevolence and power. Wordsworth. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Lifetime; mortal existence. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] Claudius, thou Wast follower of his fortunes in his being. Webster (1654). [ 1913 Webster ] 4. An abode; a cottage. [ Prov. Eng. ] Wright. [ 1913 Webster ] It was a relief to dismiss them [ Sir Roger's servants ] into little beings within my manor. Steele. [ 1913 Webster ] |