What does kenning mean?
noun
A poetic device in which a thing or concept is referred to by a phrase that is a combination of two words, often with a metaphorical or figurative meaning. In Old English and Norse poetry, kennings were used to create vivid and evocative descriptions.
Example
"The Viking poet used a kenning to describe the sea as 'whale's road', emphasizing its power and majesty."
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