keened

keened
kɪːn n. wailing mournful sound, lamentation (especially for the dead) v. lament, mourn, wail adj. sharp; biting, pungent; clever, perceptive, astute; strong, intense; eager, enthusiastic; wonderful, amazing (Slang)

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