Beken
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈkɛn/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Beken is a verb meaning (transitive, obsolete) To make known; reveal.
Meaning
(transitive, obsolete) To make known; reveal.
More Meanings
- (transitive, obsolete) To deliver.
- (transitive, obsolete) To commit or commend to the care of.
- (transitive, chiefly Scotland) To commit.
- (transitive, chiefly Scotland) To admit as possessor.
- (transitive, chiefly Scotland) To acquaint; instruct.
Example Sentences
Now I bikenne þe criste quod she · and his clene moder.
Word Forms
- bekens
- bekenning
- bekenned
- bekent
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kithe, notify, revelate, tell, state, disclose.
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