kennings

We have found lemma(root) word of kennings : kenning.

Definitions


[ˈkɛnɪŋ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a compound expression in Old English and Old Norse poetry with metaphorical meaning, e.g. oar-steed = ship


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Origin:
late 19th century: from Old Norse, from kenna ‘know, perceive’; related to ken




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