Cornishman

American

[kawr-nish-muhn] / ˈkɔr nɪʃ mən /

noun

plural

Cornishmen

a native or inhabitant of Cornwall.

ˈCornishman British

/ ˈkɔːnɪʃmən /

noun

a man who is a native or inhabitant of Cornwall

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Etymology

Origin of Cornishman

1375–1425; late Middle English. See Cornish, man

Example Sentences

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After attending the Paris Games, the Cornishmen are potentially eyeing a return flight to LAX in three years, pending the approval of their better halves, of course.

From Los Angeles Times

It was the start of a glorious era for the Cornishman and his club.

From BBC

When he falls head over heels for the mine captain’s new wife, Polly, a cadre of crazy Cornishmen take off in hot pursuit of the poet and his muse.

From Los Angeles Times

The Ukrainian Sunflowers choir first paid tribute to all "fallen heroes", including "young Cornishman" Mr Parry.

From BBC

The Cornishman then injured ankle ligaments in October, limiting him to just eight games for Exeter this season.

From BBC

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