Old English

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *albikunją. Cognate with Old Norse alfakyn. Equivalent to ielf (elf) +‎ cynn (race). Compare mancynn (humanity), which is formed similarly.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈi͜ylfˌkynn/, [ˈi͜yɫfˌkyn]

Noun

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ielfcynn n

  1. elfkind, the elven race

Declension

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