▪ I. † ofˈken, v.1 Obs. rare.
[f. of-2 + ken v.1: cf. aken v.1]
trans. To recognize, descry, perceive.
| c 1275 Lay. 1659 Þo Goffare þe king Þane castel of-kende [c 1205 kennede]. |
▪ II. † ofˈken, v.2 Obs. rare.
[f. of-2 + ken v.2: cf. aken v.2]
trans. To bring forth, give birth to.
| c 1250 Doomsday 42 in O.E. Misc. 164 Heo schulen iseon the lauedi Þat ihesu crist of-kende. |