also: けぬ
noun
Keno Province
Historical province name; corresponds roughly to present-day Tochigi and Gunma prefectures. Used in historical contexts.
毛野国は、後の上野国と下野国に分かれた。
Keno Province later split into Kōzuke Province and Shimotsuke Province.
古代の毛野地域には多くの古墳が残っている。
Many ancient burial mounds remain in the old Keno region.
The name 毛野 (Keno) is of ancient origin, likely predating the division into Kōzuke and Shimotsuke. The exact derivation is uncertain.