KENNING
(noun, verb)
There are 4 meanings of the word
Kenning.
Definitions
How to pronounce kenning:
UK
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."
Word Game Points
Is KENNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, kenning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordKENNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is KENNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, kenning is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordKENNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.