Cornish

[kawr-nish]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Cornwall, England, its inhabitants, or the Cornish language.

noun

1. the Celtic language of Cornwall, extinct since c1800.

2. one of an English breed of chickens raised chiefly for crossing with other breeds to produce roasters.

Cornish

/ ˈkɔːnɪʃ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Cornwall, its inhabitants, their former language, or their present-day dialect of English

noun

1. a former language of Cornwall, belonging to the S Celtic branch of the Indo-European family and closely related to Breton: extinct by 1800

2. (functioning as plural) the natives or inhabitants of Cornwall

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cornish¹

1350–1400; late Middle English, apparently syncopated variant of Middle English Cornwelisse. See Cornwall, -ish ¹

Example Sentences

Fullers produces London Pride, as well cider and soft drinks brand Cornish Orchards and craft cask brewer Dark Star.

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Michael Lobb, 56, a Cornish tinsmith and jeweler, is found stabbed to death in his studio.

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The chancellor spent the summer travelling the country "listening to business" and taking some time off on the Cornish coast.

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National Wealth Fund investment to Cornish Metals, which is seeking to reopen the South Crofty tin mine, could create up to 1,300 jobs.

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Dr Abrahamson said: "Or are we going to see young Cornish people exposed and encouraged to join in with murderous chants?"

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