eldertongue

Old English · noun

mennesc gecynd

Part of speech
noun, feminine
IPA
/ˈmen.nesk jeˈkynd/
Syllables
ˈmen · nesk · je · ˈkynd (4 syllables)

Meaning

  1. human nature

    Sēo mennisċe ġecynd biþ ā farendu, and sēo godcunde miht ā staðolfæstlīċe stent.

    Human nature is always moving, while God's power stands firm at its foundation.

    unknown date and author, Blickling Homilies, "Quinquagesima Sunday"

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