"boozing ken" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: boozing kens [plural]
Etymology: Alteration of bousing ken. Etymology templates: {{m|en|bousing ken}} bousing ken Head templates: {{en-noun}} boozing ken (plural boozing kens)
  1. (archaic, British slang) A pub; a public house; a tavern. Tags: British, archaic, slang Synonyms: pub, boozing-ken
    Sense id: en-boozing_ken-en-noun-Hk1sP2BB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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