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1. keen

adjective. ['ˈkiːn'] having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions.

Etymology

  • keen (English)
  • caoin (Irish)
  • caín (Old Irish (to 900))
  • kene (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cene (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. keen-eyed

adjective. having keen eyesight.

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5. keen

noun. ['ˈkiːn'] a funeral lament sung with loud wailing.

Etymology

  • keen (English)
  • caoin (Irish)
  • caín (Old Irish (to 900))
  • kene (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cene (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. keen

adjective. ['ˈkiːn'] painful as if caused by a sharp instrument.

Etymology

  • keen (English)
  • caoin (Irish)
  • caín (Old Irish (to 900))
  • kene (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cene (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. keen

adjective. ['ˈkiːn'] intense or sharp.

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Etymology

  • keen (English)
  • caoin (Irish)
  • caín (Old Irish (to 900))
  • kene (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cene (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. keen

adjective. ['ˈkiːn'] having a sharp cutting edge or point.

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Etymology

  • keen (English)
  • caoin (Irish)
  • caín (Old Irish (to 900))
  • kene (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cene (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. keen

adjective. ['ˈkiːn'] very good.

Etymology

  • keen (English)
  • caoin (Irish)
  • caín (Old Irish (to 900))
  • kene (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cene (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. keen

verb. ['ˈkiːn'] express grief verbally.

Etymology

  • keen (English)
  • caoin (Irish)
  • caín (Old Irish (to 900))
  • kene (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cene (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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