1 (verb) An archaic English word meaning "know" Still used in Scottish dialects. Cognate to the modern German "Kennen"
Conjugations (for old English): you/I/they ken, he/she/it kenneth, thou ken(n)st
past tense: kent
2 (noun) A somewhat archaic word meaning "understanding". Still technicaly a word in modern English. Sometimes used in fantasy settings to evoke a more medieval feel.
Conjugations (for old English): you/I/they ken, he/she/it kenneth, thou ken(n)st
past tense: kent
2 (noun) A somewhat archaic word meaning "understanding". Still technicaly a word in modern English. Sometimes used in fantasy settings to evoke a more medieval feel.
1 Old English: "Ken(n)st thou this man?"
Scottish: "Dae ye ken this man?"
Translation: "Do you know this man?"
2 "The elves possess arts and majicks beyond human ken."
Scottish: "Dae ye ken this man?"
Translation: "Do you know this man?"
2 "The elves possess arts and majicks beyond human ken."
by Mecharonin February 04, 2008
by Angie Goth December 29, 2016
'Ken is short for 'Fucken' or 'Farken'.
'Fucken' is short for 'Fucking' and is purposely misspelled when one is trying to evoke Australian accent and/or tongue.
'Fucken' is short for 'Fucking' and is purposely misspelled when one is trying to evoke Australian accent and/or tongue.
by Tim Kelly August 29, 2004
The definition of a man who lives in Denmark. He is reckless and lives life on the edge. He originated from visiting the Coca Cola factory in Denmark. He is a real gangster. There is no-one like him.
by Rassyboy January 23, 2018
by kennytheledgend May 29, 2012
ken is a fine ass black man and kind person, he is brown skin with free forms (a type of dread) he can dress and has shoe game. ken is most definitely a ladies man but when he is in a relationship he is loyal. His love language is physical touch, Ken has a great personality and is basically great at every sport. Ken was raised by his mom and grandma his father was never in his life that's why he respects women so much and he always wanted a girlfriend and loves the feeling of comfort and feeling safe in her arms. Overall ken is a great person.
by inlovewithmyman June 19, 2023