What's the difference between been and were?

Been

Definition:

• (p. p.) of Be
• () The past participle of Be. In old authors it is also the pr. tense plural of Be. See 1st Bee.

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Were

Definition:

• (v. t. & i.) To wear. See 3d Wear.
• (n.) A weir. See Weir.
• (v. t.) To guard; to protect.
• () The imperfect indicative plural, and imperfect subjunctive singular and plural, of the verb be. See Be.
• (n.) A man.
• (n.) A fine for slaying a man; the money value set upon a man's life; weregild.

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