Complete Definition of "kenning"

English

Etymology
ON., from kenna �know, perceive�, from Ger. *kunnan �be able�. Compare can, ken, keen.

Pronunciation
IPA|/'k�nɪ�/

Noun
en-noun

  1. A metaphorical phrase used in Germanic poetry (especially Old English or Old Norse) whereby a simple thing is described in an allusive way, such as �whale road� for �sea�, or �enemy of the mast� for �wind�.

Verb
kenning

  1. present participle of|ken|lang=English

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Revision and Credits for"kenning"
  • 2007-02-27 12:18 - Widsith - Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/Williamsayers79|Williamsayers79]] ([[User_talk:Williamsayers79|Talk]]); changed back to last version by [[User:B9 hummingbird hovering|B9 hummingbird hovering]]

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