Be*net" (&?;), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Benetted.] To catch in a net; to insnare. Shak.
Be*nev"o*lence (&?;), n. [OF. benevolence, L. benevolentia. See Benevolent.] 1. The disposition to do good; good will; charitableness; love of mankind, accompanied with a desire to promote their happiness.
The wakeful benevolence of the gospel.
Chalmers.