Kentish

//ˈkɛn.tɪʃ// adj, name

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    a dialect of Middle English, originally spoken over the whole southeast part of England, including London and Essex wordnet
  2. 2
    a southern dialect of Old English, spoken in the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Kent wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to Kent or its inhabitants.

    "On leaving Wye, we find the country changing character; the Downs come closer to the line, and grazing gives way to orchards and hop-gardens, with pleasant farm buildings, including oasthouses, another characteristic Kentish sight."

  2. 2
    From the western part of Kent (whose inhabitants are traditionally called "Kentish men" and "Kentish maids"), as opposed to the eastern part (whose inhabitants are "men of Kent" and "maids of Kent").
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The dialect of Modern English spoken in Kent.
  2. 2
    A dialect of Old English that was spoken in the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Kent.
  3. 3
    A surname.
  4. 4
    A local government area in northern Tasmania, Australia; in full, Kentish Council.

Synonyms

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jutish

Example

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"On leaving Wye, we find the country changing character; the Downs come closer to the line, and grazing gives way to orchards and hop-gardens, with pleasant farm buildings, including oasthouses, another characteristic Kentish sight."

Etymology

From Kent + -ish.

Related phrases

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