kenning

Icelandic

/ˈcʰɛnːiŋk/

noun
Definitions
  • theory
  • religious doctrine, teaching
  • lesson
  • (poetry) kenning circumlocution used instead of an ordinary noun in Old Norse, Old English and later Icelandic poetry

Etymology

Affix from Icelandic kenna (teach).

Origin

Icelandic

kenna

Gloss

teach

Concept
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Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

Emoji

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