noun
kenner
Kenner (noun) means a person who knows or understands something well; one with real insight or expertise. Example: “She's a kenner of old maps, able to date one just from the paper stock.”
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A person who knows or understands something well; one with real insight or expertise.
"She's a kenner of old maps, able to date one just from the paper stock."
"You need a kenner of the local dialect to translate that properly."
How to use kenner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who really knows a subject; a knower or expert.
Memory tip
Rare and old-fashioned outside Scots and dialect English — most writers would just say "expert" or "connoisseur."
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Word forms
- Plural
- kenners
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She's a _____ of old maps, able to date one just from the paper stock.
Etymology
Built from the old verb "ken" ("to know") plus the agent suffix "-er" — literally "one who knows."
Rhymes for kenner
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What does “kenner” mean?
The word “kenner” means a person who knows or understands something well; one with real insight or expertise. In plain terms, someone who really knows a subject; a knower or expert.
How do you use “kenner” in a sentence?
Here is “kenner” used in a sentence: “She's a kenner of old maps, able to date one just from the paper stock.”
What part of speech is “kenner”?
“Kenner” is a noun.
What is the meaning of kenner?
"kenner" (noun) means a person who knows or understands something well; one with real insight or expertise.
