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Meaning of word kenning from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

kenning noun

Meaning : Conventional metaphoric name for something, used especially in Old English and Old Norse poetry.

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blue jet (noun)
Atmospheric discharges (lasting 10 msec) bursting from the tops of giant storm clouds in blue cones that widen as they flash upward.

sceptic (noun)
Someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs.

superannuation (noun)
A monthly payment made to someone who is retired from work.

dandelion (noun)
Any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls.

dilate (verb)
Become wider.

marie stopes (noun)
Birth-control campaigner who in 1921 opened the first birth control clinic in London (1880-1958).

marie charlotte carmichael stopes (noun)
Birth-control campaigner who in 1921 opened the first birth control clinic in London (1880-1958).

stopes (noun)
Birth-control campaigner who in 1921 opened the first birth control clinic in London (1880-1958).

dirty-minded (adjective)
Having lewd thoughts.

by small degrees (adverb)
By a short distance.