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tenty

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\ ˈten-tē How to pronounce tenty (audio) \
variants: or less commonly tentie

Definition of tenty

Scotland
: attentive, watchful
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I warn ye now, ye best be tenty.

First Known Use of tenty

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for tenty

tent entry 3

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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tenty. Accessed 26 Jan. 2021.

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