1. (a.) Useful; profitable; helpful; advantageous; serviceable; contributing to a valuable end\; -- followed by to.

2. (a.) Receiving, or entitled to have or receive, advantage, use, or benefit; as, the beneficial owner of an estate.

3. (a.) King.

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