Keen, v. i. To wail as a keener does. [Ireland]

Keen"er (?), n. A professional mourner who wails at a funeral.

[Ireland]

Keen"ly, adv. In a keen manner.

Keen"ness, n. The quality or state of being keen.

Keep (kp), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Kept (kpt); p. pr. & vb. n. Keeping.]

[OE. kpen, AS. cpan to keep, regard, desire, await, take, betake; cf.

AS. copenere lover, OE. copnien to desire.] 1. To care; to desire.

[Obs.]

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