keener en · ADJ · etymology 1
Pronunciation
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Etymology
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Meanings
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(comparative, form-of) comparative form of keen: more keen
form of keen
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
keener en · NOUN · etymology 2
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English keen Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English keener From keen (“lament”, verb) + -er (“one who does”).
Meanings
- (historical) One who keens at a funeral.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| keeners | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
keener en · NOUN · etymology 3
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
Etymology tree English keen Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English keener From keen (“enthusiastic”) + -er (“one who is”).
Meanings
- (Canada, informal) Someone who is excessively keen or eager, possibly making others look bad; a brown-noser.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| keeners | Number=Plur | lexicographic |