Old English edit

Etymology edit

From *cnāwelǣċan (to acknowledge), equivalent to cnāwe (knowing, conscious, aware) +‎ -lǣċan (suffix denoting process or activity). Akin to Old English cnāwan (to know, recognise).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈknɑː.weˌlæː.t͡ʃinɡ/, [ˈknɑː.weˌlæː.t͡ʃiŋɡ]

Noun edit

cnāwelǣċing f

  1. acknowledgment, acknowledging

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Descendants edit

  • Middle English: knowleching