Dictionary of Thieving Slang, 1737
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KEN
KEN, a House. A bob-Ken, or a Bowman-ken, a good or well furnished House; also a House that harbours Rogues and Thieves. Biting the Ken, robbing the House, 'tis a bob Ken, Brush upon the Sneak, i.e., 'Tis a good House, go in and tread softly. We have bit the Ken, The House is robb'd, or the Business is done.
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