Old English · noun
cyningcynn
- Part of speech
- noun, neuter
- Declension
- strong a-stem
- IPA
- /ˈky.ninɡˌkynn/[ˈky.niŋɡˌkyn]
- Syllables
- ˈky · ninɡ · ˌkynn (3 syllables)
- Modern English
- royal familylineageroyal
Meaning
-
royal family or lineage
Declension
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | cyningcynn | cyningcynn |
| Accusative | cyningcynn | cyningcynn |
| Genitive | cyningcynnes | cyningcynna |
| Dative | cyningcynne | cyningcynnum |
All forms (5)
Etymology
Probably originally an alteration of cynecynn, which had the same usage and meaning. Equivalent to cyning (“king”) + cynn (“family, lineage”).
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