Old English · noun
ielfcynn
- Part of speech
- noun, neuter
- Declension
- strong a-stem
- IPA
- /ˈi͜ylfˌkynn/[ˈi͜yɫfˌkyn]
- Syllables
- ˈi͜ylf · ˌkynn (2 syllables)
- Modern English
- elfkindelven
Meaning
-
elfkind, the elven race
Declension
| Singular | |
|---|---|
| Nominative | ielfcynn |
| Accusative | ielfcynn |
| Genitive | ielfcynnes |
| Dative | ielfcynne |
All forms (3)
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *albikunją. Cognate with Old Norse alfakyn. Equivalent to ielf (“elf”) + cynn (“race”). Compare mancynn (“humanity”), which is formed similarly.
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