e'en

¹ American  

[een] / in /

adverb

Chiefly Literary.

1. contraction of even.

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e'en ² American  

[een] / in /

noun

Chiefly Literary.

1. evening.

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e'en British  

/ iːn /

adverb

1. a contraction of even 2 evening

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Etymology

Origin of e'en

Contraction of even ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

“I know you will be Jenny whatever happens, and I must e’en be Lancelot.”

From Literature

For e’en though I have join’d rebellion’s ranks These many weeks and months, and gain’d respect Within their noble band, my scoundrel past Doth make its harsh demands upon my life.

From Slate

Thou wouldst make e’en the coolest temper burn, For thou art made of heat and flame and fire.  

From Slate

Nay, more, nor kann this knight e'en parler ye Englysshe langue, bot muttereth mayhappe in Frensshe, as, 'Yagottalissena me.

From Time Magazine Archive

I must Make haste and get me hence, e’en now.

From Slate