KENT


Meaning of KENT in English

I.

past of ken

II. ˈkent adjective

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: from Kent county, England

: of or from the county of Kent, England : of the kind or style prevalent in Kent : kentish

III. noun

( -s )

Etymology: alteration of quant

chiefly Scotland : staff , pole : as

a. : a shepherd's staff

b. : a punting pole with a flange near the end

IV. verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

intransitive verb

chiefly Scotland : to push or propel a boat with a kent

transitive verb

chiefly Scotland : to push or propel with a kent

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