Definition of keen

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Keen (n.) A prolonged wail for a deceased person. Cf. Coranach.

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Edge :: Edge (v. t.) Sharpness; readiness of fitness to cut; keenness; intenseness of desire.
Gusto :: Gusto (n.) Nice or keen appreciation or enjoyment; relish; taste; fancy.
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interest; close and exact in dealing; shrewd; as, a sharp dealer; a sharp customer..
Keen :: Keen (superl.) Eager; vehement; fierce; as, a keen appetite..
Piercing :: Piercing (a.) Forcibly entering, or adapted to enter, at or by a point; perforating; penetrating; keen; -- used also figuratively; as, a piercing instrument, or thrust..
Tart :: Tart (v. t.) Fig.: Sharp; keen; severe; as, a tart reply; tart language; a tart rebuke..
Zest :: Zest (n.) Hence, something that gives or enhances a pleasant taste, or the taste itself; an appetizer; also, keen enjoyment; relish; gusto..
Dull :: Dull (superl.) Not keen in edge or point; lacking sharpness; blunt.
Dry :: Dry (superl.) Characterized by a quality somewhat severe, grave, or hard; hence, sharp; keen; shrewd; quaint; as, a dry tone or manner; dry wit..
Scalpel :: Scalpel (n.) A small knife with a thin, keen blade, -- used by surgeons, and in dissecting..
Sagacious :: Sagacious (a.) Of quick sense perceptions; keen-scented; skilled in following a trail.
Damaskeen :: Damaskeen (v.) Alt. of Damaske.
Wekeen :: Wekeen (n.) The meadow pipit.
Nankeen :: Nankeen (n.) Trousers made of nankeen.
Keen :: Keen (superl.) Sharp; having a fine edge or point; as, a keen razor, or a razor with a keen edge..
Pique :: Pique (n.) Keenly felt desire; a longing.
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Very trying to the feelings; piercing; keen; severe; painful; distressing; as, sharp pain, weather; a sharp and frosty air..
Damask :: Damask (v. t.) To decorate in a way peculiar to Damascus or attributed to Damascus; particularly: (a) with flowers and rich designs, as silk; (b) with inlaid lines of gold, etc., or with a peculiar marking or water, as metal. See Damaskeen..
Enjoyment :: Enjoyment (n.) That which gives pleasure or keen satisfaction.
Eager :: Eager (a.) Sharp; keen; bitter; severe.
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