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kenning in Russian

kenning in Russian is ке́ннинг — kenning means sight or view; in particular, a view of something far off at sea.

kenning in Russian

ке́ннинг
noun
Pronounced: kenning
(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 or view; in particular, a view of something far off at sea.
  2. noun How far someone can see, especially at sea; also a nautical distance of roughly twenty miles.
  3. noun The smallest amount you can make out or notice; a tiny bit.
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What is "kenning" in Russian?
"kenning" in Russian is ке́ннинг. kenning means: Sight or view; in particular, a view of something far off at sea.
How do you pronounce ке́ннинг?
"kenning" in Russian is ке́ннинг, pronounced "kenning".
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