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Pronunciation: /ˈiːv(ə)n/

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Definition of even

noun

archaic or literary

the end of the day; evening:bring it to my house this even

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Old English ǣfen, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch avont and German Abend

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/ kəː

noun

an aggressive or unkempt dog …

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