plural of ken

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ken

A flawlessly handsome (but possibly shallow) young man.

plural of Ken doll

(dated, UK, thieves' cant and Polari) A prison.

(obsolete, slang) A dosshouse; a cheap inn.

(zoology) A dog of a Japanese breed descended from ancient medium-sized breeds.

(UK, thieves' cant, obsolete) A public house whose landlord is ignorant of the practices of the thieves and tramps who frequent it.

(zoology) A dog of a rare Japanese breed with a wedge-shaped head and prick ears.

Alternative spelling of bousing ken