kene

Middle English

adjective
Definitions
  • Keen.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English cēne (learnedAdjective, wiseAdjective, warlike, powerful, keen, fierce, clever, bold, learned, brave) inherited from Proto-Germanic *kōniz (clever, brave, knowledgeable, bold, capable, experienced, skilful) inherited from Proto-Indo-European *ǵneh₃- (know, recognize).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ǵneh₃-

Gloss

know, recognize

Concept
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Ontological Category

Action/Process

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