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kirsen

adjectivequality

Fit to eat or suitable to wear

Fit for use or consumption; wholesome and presentable (suitable to eat or wear).

Example in use

Da fish is kirsen.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/KIR-sen/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutralalso: christen

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