before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2, before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1, Middle English (1st & 3rd singular present indicative), from Old English; akin to Old High German kan (1st & 3rd singular present indicative) know, am able, Old English cnāwan to know — more at know, Middle English canne, from Old English; akin to Old High German channa. Meaning of CAN. DEFINITIONS 1. 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