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

Declension

See the declensions of mennisċ and ġecynd.