A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kend, ppl. a. [Ken v. (16 b, 17, 20). Cf. Kennit and Kenned.] a. Known as a fact, well-known. b. Known to fame, famed. c. Familiarly known, familiar. —a. c1450-2 Howlat 430.
In takinnyng of treuth and constance kendb. Ib. 683.
Kyngis and patriarkis kend, with cardinalis halec. c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 3087.
Pollydamas … a kend tokine to thaime gaif 1513 Doug. i. x. 52.
My child, cleith thé with ȝon kend childis vissage 1551 Hamilton Cat. 251.
To pray to God for all christin pepil, kend and unkend, frend or fremmit
