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Cornish

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A
Cornish
akord
noun
A formal agreement or understanding between parties.

“Yth esa akord ynter an dhew barti.”

There was an accord between the two parties.

Also means
  1. accord, agreement
  2. convention, understanding
  3. accord

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

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B
Cornish
bri
noun
The level of respect or importance given to someone or something.

“Yma bri bras dhe'n gannas.”

The messenger is held in high esteem.

Also means
  1. distinction
  2. esteem
  3. important
  4. prominence
  5. relevance
  6. reputation
  7. value

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

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Cornish
bronsAppears in an example
noun
A hard, brown metal made by mixing copper and tin.

“An koloven yw gwrys a vrons.”

The column is made of bronze.

Also means
  1. bronze

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

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D
Cornish
dial
noun
The act of hurting someone because they have hurt you.

“Ev a hwilas dial rag an kamm a veu gwrys.”

He sought revenge for the wrong that was done.

Also means
  1. revenge
  2. retribution

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

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E
Cornish
elven
noun
A basic part of a whole or a small spark.

“Elven a dan a dhalathas.”

A spark of fire started.

Also means
  1. element
  2. factor
  3. spark

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

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Cornish
es[ɛːz]
noun
The state of being comfortable or not having difficulty.

“Ev a wrug an ober gans es.”

He did the work with ease.

Also means
  1. ease
  2. comfort
  3. convenience

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

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Cornish
etek[ɛtɛk]
num
The number that comes after seventeen and before nineteen.

“Yma etek lyver war an voos.”

There are eighteen books on the table.

Also means
  1. eighteen

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

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Cornish
eth[ɛθ]
num
The number that comes after seven and before nine.

“Yma eth kighen warnans.”

There are eight legs on it.

Also means
  1. eight

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

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Cornish
elAppears in an example
noun
A spiritual being that acts as a messenger of God.

“An el a gan yn nef.”

The angel sings in heaven.

Also means
  1. angel

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

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F
Cornish
fer
noun
A public event held for entertainment or trade, often with games and rides.

“An fer a veu pur lowen.”

The fair was very happy.

Also means
  1. carnival
  2. fair

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

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Cornish
forn[fɔrn]
noun
A piece of kitchen equipment used for baking or roasting food.

“Yma pysk y'n forn.”

There’s a fish in the oven.

Also means
  1. oven

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

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Cornish
faktorAppears in an example
noun
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome.

“Yma lies faktor dhe'n hwarvos.”

There are many factors to the event.

Also means
  1. factor

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

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G
Cornish
Gwen
name
A common name for women and girls in Cornwall. It means white or pure.

“Gwen yw ow hwor.”

Gwen is my sister.

Also means
  1. a female given name

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

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Cornish
Gwener
name
The name used for the planet Venus or the Roman goddess of love.

“Gwener yw planet splann.”

Venus is a bright planet.

Also means
  1. Venus (planet)
  2. Venus (Roman goddess)
  3. Venus

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

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H
Cornish
hel
noun
A large room or building used for meetings, social gatherings, or other public events.

“Yma an kuntelles y'n hel.”

The meeting is in the hall.

Also means
  1. hall

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

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Cornish
hagAppears in an example
conj
A word used to connect words or phrases together.

“An den hag an venen.”

The man and the woman.

Also means
  1. and

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

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I
Cornish
Ia
name
A traditional female given name in Cornwall.

“Ia yw hy hanow.”

Ia is her name.

Also means
  1. a female given name

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

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K
Cornish
kabel
noun
A statement saying that someone has done something wrong or is to blame for an event.

“Nyns eus neb kabel warnav.”

There is no accusation against me.

Also means
  1. accusation
  2. blame
  3. libel

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

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Cornish
kon
noun
The main meal eaten in the evening.

“Ni a dheber kon a-dro dhe seyth eur.”

We eat dinner around seven o'clock.

Also means
  1. dinner
  2. supper

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

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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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Cornish
ksenonAppears in an example
noun
A heavy, colorless, odorless noble gas.

“Ksenon yw elven gemyk.”

Xenon is a chemical element.

Also means
  1. xenon

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

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L
Cornish
le
noun
A specific location, area, or position where someone or something is situated.

“Pur vysi yw an le ma der an hav.”

This place is very busy through the summer.

Also means
  1. place, location, venue
  2. space, seat
  3. situation
  4. place

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

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Cornish
lowsAppears in an example
adj
Describes something that is not firmly fixed or is not tight.

“An loven yw lows.”

The rope is loose.

Also means
  1. loose
  2. slack

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

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M
Cornish
mans
adj
Having a physical disability that prevents normal movement.

“Yma an margh mans.”

The horse is crippled.

Also means
  1. crippled
  2. maimed

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

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N
Cornish
nerven[ˈnɛr.vɛn]
noun
A bundle of fibers in the body that carries messages between the brain and other parts of the body.

“Yma nerven goliys yn ow dhorn.”

There is an injured nerve in my hand.

Also means
  1. nerve

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

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Cornish
nos da
phrase
A common greeting used when parting at night or before going to sleep.

“Nos da dhiso.”

Good night to you.

Also means
  1. good night

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

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O
Cornish
oliven
noun
A single fruit from an olive tree.

“My a dhegas oliven dhe'n boos.”

I added an olive to the food.

Also means
  1. singulative of oliv (olives)
  2. olive

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

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R
Cornish
rach
noun
Attention or caution given to doing something carefully.

“Kemer rach pella.”

Take more care.

Also means
  1. care, caution
  2. care

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

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Cornish
rol
noun
A series of names, items, or figures written or printed together in a meaningful grouping.

“An rol yw hir.”

The list is long.

Also means
  1. inventory
  2. list
  3. menu
  4. roll

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

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Cornish
resinAppears in an example
noun
Dried grapes often eaten as a snack or used in baking.

“Yth esa resin yn an torth dhyworth an forn.”

There were raisins in the loaf from the oven.

Also means
  1. raisins

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

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S
Cornish
sin
noun
A gesture, object, or event that conveys information or indicates the presence of something.

“An sin yw skrifys war an fos.”

The sign is written on the wall.

Also means
  1. sign
  2. mark
  3. signal
  4. symptom

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

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Cornish
Stefan
name
A male given name that is the Cornish equivalent to the English name Stephen.

“Stefan yw ow hworva.”

Stephen is my brother.

Also means
  1. a male given name, equivalent to English Stephen.
  2. Stephen

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

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T
Cornish
terròsa
noun
A word used to describe a sudden event that causes great damage or complete chaos.

“An drobyl a dhreggas terròsa bras.”

The trouble caused great havoc.

Also means
  1. disaster
  2. havoc

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

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Cornish
tro
noun
A single revolution, a change of direction, or an individual opportunity in a sequence of events.

“Yma dhymm ow thro lemmyn.”

It is my turn now.

Also means
  1. turn, cycle, round, occasion
  2. take
  3. turn

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

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Cornish
trist[triːst]Appears in an example
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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U
Cornish
unnek[ʏnɛk]
num
The number that comes after ten and before twelve.

“Yma unnek kath y'n chi.”

There are eleven cats in the house.

Also means
  1. eleven

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

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V
Cornish
ven
noun
A form of the word 'men' (stone) after a soft mutation.

“An ven a wra ponya.”

The stone will run.

Also means
  1. soft mutation of men

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

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