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KEAN
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• 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.
Sense 1
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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