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Cornish

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Cornish
was
noun
This word is the soft-mutated form of the noun 'gwas', which means 'servant' or 'lad'.

“Yma y was ow mires orth an karr.”

His lad is looking at the car.

Also means
  1. soft mutation of gwas

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

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Cornish
1aAppears in an example
adj
This is a short way of writing the Cornish word for first.

“Hi o an 1a benyn dhe dhos.”

She was the first woman to come.

Also means
  1. abbreviation of kynsa (‘1st’)
  2. 1st

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

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Cornish
ys[ɪs]Appears in an example
noun
A collective term referring to grains or cereals like wheat and barley. It is often used in a general sense for staple crops.

“An ys a veu treghys yn an hav.”

The corn was harvested in the summer.

Also means
  1. corn
  2. barley
  3. cereals
  4. wheat

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

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Cornish
aktAppears in an example
noun
Something that is done; a deed or a section of a play.

“Hemm o akt da.”

This was a good act.

Also means
  1. act

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

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Cornish
bos[ˈbɔːz]Appears in an example
verb
An irregular verb used to describe existence or states of being. It can also imply possession or acquisition in certain contexts.

“My a veu own.”

I was frightened.

Also means
  1. to be
  2. to have; to get

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

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Cornish
butAppears in an example
noun
The thicker end of something or a target.

“An but a veu treghys.”

The butt was cut.

Also means
  1. butt

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

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Cornish
di-Appears in an example
prefix
A prefix used to express the absence of something, similar to the English suffixes -less or the prefix un-.

“Ev a veu dihanow.”

He was anonymous.

Also means
  1. un-, non-, -less, without
  2. un-

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

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Cornish
ferAppears in an example
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
fugAppears in an example
noun
An action or movement used to deceive someone, or a false copy of something.

“An arghans o fug.”

The money was a forgery.

Also means
  1. feint
  2. forgery

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

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Cornish
genAppears in an example
noun
The lower part of the face, used for chewing and speaking.

“Yth esa dolur yn y dhen.”

There was pain in his jaw.

Also means
  1. jaw

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

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Cornish
kal[kal]Appears in an example
noun
The male reproductive organ.

“Yth esa kal orth an statu.”

There was a penis on the statue.

Also means
  1. penis

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

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Cornish
kasAppears in an example
noun
A fight between two groups or armies.

“An kas o hwerw.”

The battle was bitter.

Also means
  1. battle
  2. war
  3. armed conflict

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

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Cornish
maw[mæʊ]Appears in an example
noun
A male child or young man.

“My a wrug dyski Kernowek termyn my vy maw.”

I learnt Cornish when I was a boy.

Also means
  1. boy, lad
  2. boy

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

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Cornish
oor[ˈoːr]Appears in an example
adj
Describes a temperature or climate that is extremely cold or freezing.

“An gwyns o oor.”

The wind was bitterly cold.

Also means
  1. bitterly cold, freezing, frigid
  2. bitterly cold

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

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Cornish
BelgAppears in an example
noun
A male person who lives in or comes from Belgium.

“An Belg a vedhas ow mos dhe'n dre.”

The Belgian man was going to the town.

Also means
  1. Belgian man (inhabitant of Belgium)
  2. Belgian man

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

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Cornish
berr[bɛɹ]Appears in an example
adj
Describes something that is brief or has little length.

“An vosen o berr.”

The story was short.

Also means
  1. short
  2. brief

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

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Cornish
dall[dal]Appears in an example
adj
Unable to see.

“Nyns o an den dall galloesek dhe weles.”

The blind man was not able to see.

Also means
  1. blind

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

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Cornish
dialAppears in an example
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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Cornish
dothAppears in an example
adj
Someone who is careful and tactful in their speech or actions.

“Hi o doth y'n gorthyp.”

She was discreet in the answer.

Also means
  1. discreet
  2. tactful
  3. well-behaved

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

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Cornish
fallAppears in an example
noun
A state of failing to succeed or a loss of something.

“Yth o an fall dhymm.”

It was a failure for me.

Also means
  1. failure
  2. loss

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

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Cornish
fals[ˈfals]Appears in an example
adj
Something that is not true or sincere. It can also describe someone who acts in a treacherous or cheating way.

“Hi o fals gans hy gour.”

She was unfaithful to her husband.

Also means
  1. adulterous
  2. cheating
  3. false
  4. insincere
  5. treacherous

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

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Cornish
faraAppears in an example
noun
The way a person acts or conducts themselves.

“Da o hy fara.”

Her behaviour was good.

Also means
  1. behaviour
  2. conduct

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

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Cornish
fellAppears in an example
adj
Describes someone or something that is grim, cruel, or fierce.

“An vetyngya o fell.”

The meeting was grim.

Also means
  1. grim
  2. cruel
  3. fierce

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

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Cornish
geasAppears in an example
verb
To surround an area using a hedge or fence. This is the soft-mutated form of keas.

“An bargen tir a veu geas gans klodh.”

The plot of land was enclosed with a hedge.

Also means
  1. soft mutation of keas (to enclose with a hedge or fence)
  2. enclose with a hedge or fence

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

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Cornish
sten[stɛːn]Appears in an example
noun
A silvery-white metal that is soft and malleable. It has been mined in Cornwall for centuries.

“An sten o posek dhe Gernow.”

Tin was important to Cornwall.

Also means
  1. tin

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

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Cornish
tren[trɛn]Appears in an example
noun
train

“Yth esa an tren ow tos a-berth.”

The train was coming in.

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Cornish
akordAppears in an example
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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Cornish
appelAppears in an example
noun
A formal request to change a decision, often used in legal contexts.

“An appel o sewena.”

The appeal was successful.

Also means
  1. appeal

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

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Cornish
asperAppears in an example
adj
Describes something that is severe or harsh.

“An gwyns o asper.”

The wind was grim.

Also means
  1. grim

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

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Cornish
browsAppears in an example
noun
Refers to crushed or crumbled substances, often used as mash or bait, or general litter.

“An vros a veu gesys war an dor.”

The litter was left on the ground.

Also means
  1. crumbled material; mash, groundbait
  2. litter
  3. crumbled material

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

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Cornish
dinas[ˈdin.as]Appears in an example
noun
A strong building or walled area used to defend a place.

“An vargen-dinas a veu drehevys ogas.”

The fort was built nearby.

Also means
  1. fort

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

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Cornish
hagerAppears in an example
adj
Used to describe something that is unpleasant to look at or generally bad in nature.

“An gewer o hager.”

The weather was nasty.

Also means
  1. ugly
  2. hideous
  3. bad
  4. nasty

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

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Cornish
kelliAppears in an example
noun
A small group of trees growing together.

“Yth esa edhen y'n gelli.”

There was a bird in the grove.

Also means
  1. grove

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

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Cornish
kowalAppears in an example
adj
Used to describe something that is complete, total, or without any parts missing.

“An kowal dhyweth o marthys.”

The entire story was wonderful.

Also means
  1. entire
  2. thorough
  3. total
  4. utter
  5. whole

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

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Cornish
risenAppears in an example
noun
A single small seed from the rice plant.

“Yth esa un risen war an plat.”

There was one grain of rice on the plate.

Also means
  1. singulative of ris (“rice”)
  2. grain of rice

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

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Cornish
skrif[skriːf]Appears in an example
noun
A piece of writing such as an article, document, or essay.

“An skrif a veu skrifys gans an dheskador.”

The article was written by the teacher.

Also means
  1. article
  2. document
  3. essay
  4. script

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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Cornish
anellaAppears in an example
verb
To take air into the lungs and let it out.

“Yth esa ev owth anella yn hogen.”

He was breathing heavily.

Also means
  1. to breathe

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

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Cornish
tarderAppears in an example
noun
A tool or machine used for making holes in hard materials.

“Yth esa ev ow tevnydhya an tarder.”

He was using the drill.

Also means
  1. drill

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

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