verb
General Slang
kent
KENT · verb · informal
Knew; known (past of 'ken')
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Definitions
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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.”
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kent In A Sentence
I aye kent he'd dae well.
Origin & Usage
Scots past form of 'ken', from Old English 'cennan'.
People Also Ask
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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