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cynn

N (neut, a-stem)

A sort, kind

Source: Ringe 2014:30, https://bosworthtoller.com/7159

originates from

PGmc *kunją 'lineage' (kunją > kunj > kuni > kyni > kyne) through pgmc-to-oe – Leveling from oblique case form cynnj- (Ringe 2014:47)

(source: Ringe 2014:30)

PGmc *kunja- 'lineage' (kunja- > kunj > kuni > kyni > kyne) through pgmc-to-oe

(source: Kroonen 2013:311)

Inflected forms

cynnes 'lineage-GEN' (oe-gen) in Aelfric's Colloquy 3

Component of compounds

monncynn 'mankind'

lǣċecynn 'physician-lineage' in Exeter Book Riddle 5

Paradigms