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KENNING

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There are 4 meanings of the word Kenning.

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Kenning - as a noun

Conventional metaphoric name for something, used especially in old english and old norse poetry

Kenning - as a verb

To give birth, conceive, beget, be born; to develop (as a fetus); to nourish, sustain (as life).

To know, perceive or understand.

To discover by sight; to catch sight of; to descry.

Example Sentences

"He used the kenning 'whale road' to describe the sea."
"The author employed a kenning to refer to the sunrise as 'day's eye'."
"The poet used the kenning 'battle sweat' to describe bloodshed."
"In Old English poetry, kennings were used extensively."
"The term 'whale road' is a kenning for the sea."
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Word Game Points

Is KENNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, kenning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

KENNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is KENNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, kenning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
KENNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is KENNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, kenning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
KENNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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