Beens

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Plural noun form referring to people or things that once existed in a certain state or held a position but no longer do, mainly found in compounds
2. A rare plural form used for former states of being, appearing chiefly in set phrases about those whose time has passed
3. Plural of a noun use of a past participle, referring to earlier conditions or those who were once prominent

Etymology: "Beens" is a nonstandard spelling of "beans," the plural of "bean." The singular comes from Old English "bēan," which is related to Dutch "boon" and German "Bohne." Its ultimate origin is uncertain.