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A double metaphor used in early Anglo-saxon poetry is called?
a kenning. ex: sea-tumult
What is earl's-defense beowolf?
It is a kenning for Beowulf.
What is a kenning for clock?
A kenning for a clock could be a "time-ticker" or a "moment measurer." It's basically a fancy way of saying "time-keeping device." So next time you're feeling fancy, you can refer to your clock as a kenning.
What is a kenning for journey?
A kenning for journey could be "road-roaming" or "path-prowling." It's basically a fancy way of saying "traveling from point A to point B." But hey, if you want to impress your friends with some old-school poetic flair, feel free to drop those kennings into conversation.
Was kenning a characteristic associated with Anglo-Saxon poetry?
Yes, it was a way of combining words to make metaphors. There is a good explanation here: http://www.bl.uk/learning/langlit/changlang/activities/lang/anglosaxon/anglosax.html
