mennesc gecynd

Old English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmen.nesk jeˈkynd/

Noun

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

• Typically used with a definite article.

Declension

See the declensions of mennisċ and ġecynd.