man-keen

man-keen
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Etymology: man (I) + keen
1. dialect England, of an animal : disposed to attack human beings : savage
2. dialect England, of a woman : love-smitten : fond of men

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  • keen´er — keen1 «keen», adjective. 1. so shaped as to cut well: »a keen blade. 2. sharp; cutting; piercing; intense: »a keen wind, keen hunger, keen pain, Figurative. keen wit. SYNO …   Useful english dictionary

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