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yen (2)

yen [ yen ]


noun 
Definition:
 
yearning: a strong yearning for something



intransitive verb  (past and past participle yenned, present participle yen·ning, 3rd person present singular yens)
Definition:
 
have yearning: to have a strong yearning for something

[Early 20th century. Probably < Chinese (Cantonese) yăn]
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