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If the figure comprises more than three elements, it is said to be rekit “ extended ”.

Kennings of up to seven elements are recorded in skaldic verse.

Snorri himself characterises five-element kennings as an acceptable license but cautions against more extreme constructions: Níunda er þat at reka til hinnar fimtu kenningar, er ór ættum er ef lengra er rekit ; en þótt þat finnisk í fornskálda verka, þá látum vér þat nú ónýtt.

“ The ninth is extending a kenning to the fifth determinant, but it is out of proportion if it is extended further.

Even if it can be found in the works of ancient poets, we no longer tolerate it .” The longest kenning found in skaldic poetry occurs in Hafgerðingadrápa by Þórður Sjáreksson and reads nausta blakks hlé-mána gífrs drífu gim-slöngvir “ fire-brandisher of blizzard of ogress of protection-moon of steed of boat-shed ”, which simply means " warrior ".