kyndehede

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From kynde (nature, kind) +‎ -hede.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkiːnd(ə)ˌhɛ̝ːd(ə)/, /ˈkiːndɛ̝ːd(ə)/
  • IPA(key): /ˈkyːnd(ə)ˌhɛ̝ːd(ə)/, /ˈkyːnˌdɛ̝ːd(ə)/ (Southern, West Midland)

Noun

kyndehede (uncountable)

  1. (uncommon) Kinship, connection, or the affection it causes.

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