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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kennit, -yt, ppl. a. [Cf. Kend and Kenned.] Known. —1499 Prestwick B. Rec. 36.
[Not to] sell ony aile … bot to kennyt & clene folk 1513 Doug. i. x. 52 (Sm.).
With ȝone kennit childis visage a1538 Abell Chron. 74 b.
He apperit till ane kennit man eftir his deid in a monstouris forme Ib. 79 a.
The Inglisman … be kennit gait throw ane wod, he ewadit
