mennesc gecynd

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Old English

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmen.nesk jeˈkynd/

Noun

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mennesc ġecynd f

  1. human nature
    • unknown date and author, Blickling Homilies, "Quinquagesima Sunday"
      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.

Usage notes

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Declension

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See the declensions of mennisċ and ġecynd.