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Kennings from Swindon Village | Kennings
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What is a kenning? A kenning is "a concise compound or figurative phrase replacing a common noun". It comes from the Anglo Saxon era, where swords had names like "death-bringer" or "wound-maker". You can create a lovely "riddle poem" by describing something in different ways on the different lines.Start reading below. Kids on the Net - the children's writing website celebrating 10 years online! - publishes many kennings from young writers all over the UK and the world. Explore those below and the links above. And why not check out all the rest of the chidlren's writing we publish? See What's New? and About Kids on the Net 
Who's that person?By Niroosh, 8, UK. Man U Player Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
WolfBy Heloise, 9, Nutley, East Sussex, UK Night prowler Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
Shark AttackBy Tom, 11, Worcestershire, UK Fish scarer Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
The CastleBy Douglas, 11, Worcestershire, UK Body protecter Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
Saxon Helmet - a kenningBy Class 4G, 9, Haverhill, Suffolk, UK Secret-holder Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
ParrotBy Suzi, 12, London, UK Crack Crawler, Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
My DadBy Alfie, 10, Worcestershire, UK Trouser tearer Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
KenningBy Nadia, 8, Windsor, UK A sly shape Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
CheetahBy Arjun and Curtis, 9, Derby, UK Cheetah Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
Kennings (A fishy road)By Frankie M, 8, Brighton, East Sussex, England Sparkling swoosher, Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
DadBy Kenzie, 10, Worcestershire, UK Trouser tearer Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
Guess Who?By Edward, 10, Worcestershire, UK Rule breaker Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
My MumBy Francesca, 9, Worcestershire, UK Dad stresser Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
EagleBy Rachel, 12, Hertfordshire, UK A Fast flyer Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
The Flame of Battle (a viking sword)By Connie, 10, Northamptonshire, UK Celt-killer, Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
The seaBy Natasha, 11, Kent, UK A boat sinker Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
TeacherBy Sam, 11, Cleavdon, UK Rain hater Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
My KenningBy Bailey, 10, Bristol, UK Try guess what it is. Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
My KenningBy Emma, 10, Bristol, UK Try and guess what my animal is? Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
SquirrelBy Oliver, 7, Reading, UK Kenning removed because of copyright infringement. Click here to reply to this or to read other people's feedback on it
GrasshopperBy Fiona, age 7, Our Lady Immaculate School, Tolworth, London, UK A fine jumper
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