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kenning

Syllabification: (ken·ning)
Pronunciation: /ˈkeniNG/
Definition of kenning

noun

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

Origin:

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

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