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kenning in Polish

kenning in Polish is kenning — kenning means sight, view; specifically a distant view at sea.

kenning in Polish

kenning
noun
(poetry) A metaphorical compound or phrase, used especially in Germanic poetry (Old English or Old Norse) whereby a simple thing is described in an allusive way.

What does "kenning" mean?

  1. noun Sight, view; specifically a distant view at sea.
  2. noun The range or extent of vision, especially at sea; (by extension) a marine measure of approximately twenty miles.
  3. noun As little as one can discriminate or recognize; a small portion, a little.
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What is "kenning" in Polish?

"kenning" in Polish is kenning. kenning means: Sight, view; specifically a distant view at sea.

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