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Russian
Etymology
From Ка́ин (Káin, “biblical character — son of Adam and Eve”)
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Ка́ин • (Káin) m anim (genitive Ка́ина)
(figuratively)
- betrayer, murderer
- urchin, rascal
- Synonyms: сорване́ц (sorvanéc), отча́янная голова́ (otčájannaja golová)
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