First Known Use: 13th century
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1ken
verb \ˈken\
kennedken·ning
Definition of KEN
transitive verb
1
archaic : see
2
chiefly dialect : recognize
3
chiefly Scottish : know
intransitive verb
chiefly Scottish : know
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Origin of KEN
Middle English kennen, from Old English cennan to make known & Old Norse kenna to perceive; both akin to Old English can know — more at can
2ken
noun
Definition of KEN
1
2
: the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge <abstract words that are beyond the ken of young children — Lois M. Rettie>
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First Known Use of KEN
1590
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