Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Kennebec

👉 Kennebecker is a 1932 American drama film directed by Frank Borzage and starring Robert Montgomery, Jean Arthur, and William Holden. The film tells the story of a young woman who marries her rich father's second wife after his death, only to discover that he had been married to her all along. It was adapted from the 1927 novel "Kennebecker" by Jules Dassin.

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👉 The term "kennebec" is a diminutive of the English name "Kennecy," which is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "Kenny." The name was originally given to a small village in what is now Maine, United States. It became associated with the town of Kennebec Falls in Maine, where it is located. However, the exact origin and meaning are not fully clear.

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