Deben

//ˈdɛbɛn// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A measure of weight used during the Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, equivalent to about 13.6 grams.
  2. 2
    A measure of weight used during the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, equivalent to 10 kite (about 91 grams).
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A river in Suffolk, England, which flows into the North Sea.

Etymology

Borrowed from Egyptian dbn.

Related phrases

north sea

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