cennestre

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Hana Videen

cennestre, f.n: mother. (KEN-ness-truh / ˈkɛn-nɛs-trə)

Historiated initial in a medieval manuscript depicting a grey-haired man on his knees praying to the Virgin Mary, who wears a crown and offers her breast to the baby Jesus cradled in one arm. — Manuscript owner (Roger of Waltham) depicted with Virgin Mary and Christ; England (London), c. 1325-1335; University of Glasgow, Sp Coll MS Hunter 231 (U.3.4), p. 62. [gla.ac.uk]

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thefatturkey

May 11, 2025 at 3:14 am Reply

Happy Mother’s Day, Hana!

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- Hana Videen
  
  May 12, 2025 at 10:48 am Reply
  
  Ic þē þancung!
  
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