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KEAN

Pronunciation (US):

• KEAN (noun)
The noun KEAN has 1 sense:

1. English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)

Familiarity information: KEAN used as a noun is very rare.

• KEAN (noun)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

Edmund Kean; Kean

Instance hypernyms:

actor; histrion; player; role player; thespian (a theatrical performer)

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