Linne

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Fjerdan

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Fjerdan *lin (hand) + *neno (warmth), equivalent to lin +‎ nene.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˈlinnə/

Rhymes: -innə

Noun

linne t (accusative linnir)

  1. kindness, compassion, empathy
    Ne straimakte sha linne gamblen ulf.
    Not by might but by kindness does one befriend a wolf.
Inflection
Indefinite Definite
Nominative linne linnen
Accusative linnir linnire
Oblique linne linnen
Genitive linne linneeme

Notes

Coined by Christian Thalmann in honor of the backer Lynne, as a reward for supporting the #SaveShadowAndBone and #SixOfCrowsSpinoff billboard campaign.