kænn

Icelandic

/cʰaitn/

adj
Definitions
  • clever, cunning, smart

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse kœnn (capable, skilled) derived from Proto-Germanic *kōniz (clever, brave, knowledgeable, bold, capable, experienced, skilful).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*kōniz

Gloss

clever, brave, knowledgeable, bold, capable, experienced, skilful

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Property

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