ielfcynn

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *albikunją. Cognate with Old Norse alfakyn. Equivalent to ielf (“elf”) +‎ cynn (“race”). Compare mancynn (“humanity”), which is formed similarly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈi͜ylfˌkynn/, [ˈi͜yɫfˌkyn]

Noun

ielfcynn n

  1. elfkind, the elven race

Declension

Strong a-stem:

singular plural
nominative ielfcynn —
accusative ielfcynn —
genitive ielfcynnes —
dative ielfcynne —
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