Beken

Pronunciation

• IPA: /bɪˈkÉ›n/, /bəˈkÉ›n/

Origin

From Middle English bekennen, bikennen, equivalent to - + ken("to perceive"). Cognate with Dutch bekennen ("to acknowledge, confess"), German bekennen ("to admit, confess"), Swedish bekänna ("to profess, confess").

Full definition of beken

Verb

1. (transitive, dialectal or obsolete) To make known; reveal.
2. (transitive, dialectal or obsolete) To deliver.
3. (transitive, dialectal or obsolete) To commit or commend to the care of.
4. (transitive, chiefly Scotland) To commit.
5. (transitive, chiefly Scotland) To admit as possessor.
6. (transitive, chiefly Scotland) To acquaint; instruct.----