Definition of hearken

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hear·ken also har·ken    (härkn) KEY  

VERB:
hear·kened , hear·ken·ing , hear·kens
VERB:
intr.

To listen attentively; give heed.

VERB:
tr.
Archaic

To listen to; hear.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English herknen, from Old English hercnian; see kous- in Indo-European roots

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