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Cornish

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A
Cornish
alter
noun
A raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies.

“An alter yw gorrys yn kres an eglos.”

The altar is placed in the middle of the church.

Also means
  1. altar

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
anes[anˈɛz]
adj
Feeling physical pain or a lack of ease in a situation.

“An gador yw anes.”

The chair is uncomfortable.

Also means
  1. uncomfortable
  2. uneasy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
atti
noun
A feeling of wanting to harm or hurt someone on purpose.

“Nyns eus atty yn ow holon.”

There is no malice in my heart.

Also means
  1. malice
  2. spite

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
avi
noun
A feeling of intense dislike, jealousy, or malice towards someone.

“Nyns eus avi yn ow holon.”

There is no malice in my heart.

Also means
  1. enmity
  2. envy
  3. jealousy
  4. malice

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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B
Cornish
bern[bɛrn]
noun
A large pile or stack of objects, or a feeling of concern or interest regarding something.

“Bern a dhor yw hi.”

It is a heap of earth.

Also means
  1. concern, interest
  2. heap, mound, pile
  3. rick
  4. heap

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
bythAppears in an example
adv
A word used to mean ever in time, often used in negative contexts.

“Ny welir ev byth.”

He is never seen.

Also means
  1. ever

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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D
Cornish
denti[ˈdɛːnti]
adj
Something that is delicate, small, or refined. It can also describe a person who is very fussy or particular about their choices.

“Hi yw pur denti yn kever hy dybri.”

She is very fussy about what she eats.

Also means
  1. dainty, delicate
  2. fastidious, fussy
  3. dainty

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
dieth
noun
A painful feeling of guilt or embarrassment.

“Yma dieth dhodho rag y gamweyth.”

He feels shame for his wrongdoing.

Also means
  1. shame

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
Duw[dyˑʊ]
name
The supreme being in religious belief.

“Duw re wrello dha dhyghtya.”

May God bless you.

Also means
  1. God

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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E
Cornish
eli[ˈɛːli]
noun
A soothing substance used to heal or protect the skin.

“An eli a wra sawya an gloes.”

The balm will heal the pain.

Also means
  1. balm
  2. ointment
  3. remedy
  4. salve

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
elin[ˈɛlɪn]
noun
The joint between the upper and lower arm, or a sharp corner.

“Yth esa dhymm dhiw elin.”

I had two elbows.

Also means
  1. elbow
  2. angle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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F
Cornish
fay
noun
Strong belief in something or someone.

“Yma fey dhymm ynno.”

I have faith in him.

Also means
  1. faith

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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G
Cornish
galar
noun
A feeling of deep sadness, especially caused by someone's death.

“Yma galar bras yn y golon.”

There is great grief in his heart.

Also means
  1. grief

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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K
Cornish
kool
noun
A sign or event that is believed to indicate whether something good or bad will happen in the future.

“An edhen a wrug ri kool dhyn.”

The bird gave us an omen.

Also means
  1. omen
  2. augury

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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L
Cornish
lann
noun
An enclosed area of ground, often associated with a church or religious site.

“Yma an lann ogas dhe'n eglos.”

The yard is near the church.

Also means
  1. yard
  2. holy enclosure

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
lel
adj
Something that is real or honest. It can also describe a person who is faithful.

“Hi yw kowethas lel.”

She is a loyal friend.

Also means
  1. genuine, authentic
  2. loyal, trusty
  3. reliable
  4. genuine

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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M
Cornish
messias
noun
A promised deliverer or savior.

“An Messias a dheu.”

The Messiah is coming.

Also means
  1. messiah

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
meth
noun
A state of failing or a feeling of shame and disgrace.

“Yma meth dhymm a'm ober.”

I am ashamed of my work.

Also means
  1. failure
  2. shame, disgrace

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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O
Cornish
own
noun
A feeling of being afraid or alarmed by something.

“Yma own dhymm a'n karr.”

I have a fear of the car.

Also means
  1. fear, -phobia
  2. alarm
  3. fright, scare
  4. fear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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P
Cornish
pita
noun
A feeling of sadness or sympathy for the suffering of others.

“Yma pita dhymm an den klav.”

I feel pity for the sick man.

Also means
  1. pity

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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T
Cornish
trist[triːst]
adj
Feeling or showing sorrow or unhappiness.

“Yth esa an gwrug trist wosa an hwarvos.”

The man was sad after the event.

Also means
  1. sad, mournful
  2. sad

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Cornish
toothAppears in an example
adj
Used to describe someone or something that is steady, strong, or determined.

“An den yw tooth yn y grednasow.”

The man is firm in his beliefs.

Also means
  1. firm, strong
  2. steadfast
  3. stubborn
  4. firm

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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