Cornishman
noun
a native or inhabitant of Cornwall.
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cornishmannouna man who is a native or inhabitant of Cornwall
Cornishman
American
[kawr-nish-muhn]
/ ˈkɔr nɪʃ mən /
noun
plural
Cornishmen
cornishman
British
/ ˈkɔːnɪʃmən /
noun
Etymology
Origin of Cornishman
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Cornishman then injured ankle ligaments in October, limiting him to just eight games for Exeter this season.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2022
The chain's history in the Hertfordshire town dates back to 1880 when young Cornishman Arthur Trewin bought a small draper's shop in Queen's Road.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2020
Looking back to the original Cornishman article that announced Zanzi’s death, I noticed the reporter had written that the “deadly palm oil” was identified by a national agency, Public Health England.
From Slate • Jun. 19, 2017
He passes left to Nowell – perhaps forwards? – but it goes unchecked and the Cornishman is over in the corner for England’s sixth.
From The Guardian • Oct. 10, 2015
But when we think of Watt and Stephenson in connection with steam transit we must never forget that the Cornishman Trevithick deserves at least an equal share of honour.
From The Cornwall Coast by Salmon, Arthur L. (Arthur Leslie)
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