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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1968
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TYEN, v. Altered form of Ken, to know. See K, letter, 2. [tʃɛn]Ork. 1968 M. A. Scott Island Saga 98:
The main o' the fleet knew no more aboot a chart or I tyen aboot a Chinese alphabet.
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