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kent
What does kent mean?
Past tense and participle of 'ken'; 'I kent that' means I knew that. A 'weel-kent face' is a well-known one.
"I aye kent he'd dae well."
Origin
Scots past form of 'ken', from Old English 'cennan'.
Frequently asked questions
What does kent mean?
It's the Scots past tense of 'ken', meaning knew or known. 'I kent that' means 'I knew that'.
What is a weel-kent face?
A 'weel-kent face' is a well-known or familiar face — someone widely recognised.
Where does kent come from?
It's the Scots past form of 'ken', which derives from Old English 'cennan'.
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