Kentish

adjective

Kent·​ish ˈkentish 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the county of Kent, England

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Kent

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English Centisc, from Cent Kent + Old English -isc -ish

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