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Nov 27, 2009
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cain



Pronunciation: (kān), [key]
—n.
Scot. and Irish Eng.rent paid in kind, esp. a percentage of a farm crop.

Cain



Pronunciation: (kān), [key]
—n.
1. the first son of Adam and Eve, who murdered his brother Abel. Gen. 4.
2. a murderer.
3. raise Cain, Slang.
a. become angry or violent: He'll raise Cain when he finds out I lost his watch.
b. to behave in a boisterous manner; cause a disturbance: The students raised Cain while the teacher was out.

Cain



Pronunciation: (kān), [key]
—n.
James M., 1892–1977, U.S. novelist.

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