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	—