kent

noun, verb — 4 senses

kent

noun

/kɛnt/

Etymology Perhaps a variant of the verb cant.

1

Scotland A shepherd's staff.

2

Scotland A pole or pike.

kent

verb

Etymology Perhaps a variant of the verb cant.

1

Scotland To propel (a boat) using a pole.

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