Giv"en (?),

p. p. & a. from Give, v.

1. Math. & Logic

Granted; assumed; supposed to be known; set forth as a known quantity, relation, or premise.

2.

Disposed; inclined; -- used with an adv.; as, virtuously given.

Shak.

3.

Stated; fixed; as, in a given time.

Given name, the Christian name, or name given by one's parents or guardians, as distinguished from the surname, which is inherited. [Colloq.]

 

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