kenning

Meanings

• Noun Phrase

  A poetic device in Old Norse and Old English literature, consisting of a compound phrase that functions as a single term to describe an object or concept.

  - "sea-monster (kenning for whale)"
  - "tree-topper (kenning for treetop)"
  - "sky-crossing bird (kenning for eagle)"

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɛnɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkɛnɪŋ/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈkɛnɪŋ/
   
   
   
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4. /ˈkɛnɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of kenning that leads to same result
kenning , kennings , ken , kenned , kens

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Etymology

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Old Norse and Old English poetic device, derived from Proto-Germanic *kunnan, meaning 'to know'.

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Trivia

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1. The use of kennings in Old Norse and Old English poetry is believed to have influenced the development of alliterative verse in English literature.

2. The Icelandic sagas contain many examples of kennings being used in everyday speech, demonstrating their importance in Old Norse culture.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metaphor: Kennings are a form of metaphor, as they involve the use of a compound phrase to describe an object or concept in a new and imaginative way.

2. Knot poetry: A type of Old Norse poetry that uses kennings extensively, often in the form of interconnected metaphors, creating a complex web of meaning.

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Culture

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Kennings were an essential part of Old Norse and Old English poetry, allowing poets to create intricate and complex imagery. They were used extensively in both Eddic and Skaldic poetry.

How to Memorize "kenning"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the objects or concepts being described by the kenning and the compound phrase that makes up the kenning.
   - Practice creating mental images for different kennings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the objects or concepts being described by the kenning with the compound phrase that makes up the kenning.
   - Create mental associations between the two.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create mnemonic devices to help remember the compound phrases that make up the kennings.
   - Use the first letter of each word in the compound phrase to create an acronym or other mnemonic device.

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