Cornishman

[kawr-nish-muhn]

noun

plural

Cornishmen 

1. a native or inhabitant of Cornwall.

ˈCornishman

/ ˈkɔːnɪʃmən /

noun

1. a man who is a native or inhabitant of Cornwall

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cornishman¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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

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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.

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

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

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