eldertongue

Modern English → Old English

Old English word for knock

5 headwords match “knock”, ranked by the scoring in the data pipeline. The five strongest follow; cnocian ranks first.

  1. 1

    cnocian

    score 15

    verb

    knock — to knock (rap one's knuckles against something)

  2. 2

    cnyll

    score 6

    noun

    knock — a knell, ring of a bell

  3. 3

    cnyllan

    score 6

    verb

    knock — to strike, knock, clap (such as a door or bell)

  4. 4

    hrieran

    score 6

    verb

    knock — to knock to the ground

  5. 5

    clynnan

    score 5

    verb

    knock — to sound, resound

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