Definition of "kwan" []

• A silver coin of Annam and Cambodia, equivalent to a string of 600 cash or to 4 francs. (noun)
• A Japanese unit of weight, equal to 1,000 momme or 8.28 pounds avoirdupois. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Super bonus points to the congregation that finds a way to squeeze "kwan" or "zaa" into the name, too."
• "Some of us stay married because along with fancy schools, tae kwan do lessons, and home-cooked organic food, the two-parent marriage is another impressive — and rare — attainment to bestow on our fragile, gifted children."
• "When a coin du feu feels good! le coin du feu (kwan dew fuuh) noun, masculine"