bys rag

bys rag

Cornish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Misinterpreted calque of English forefinger as "forfinger".

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌbɪz ˈraɡ/

Noun

bys rag m (plural besies rag)

  1. index finger, forefinger

Mutation

Mutation of bys rag
radical soft aspirate hard mixed
bys rag vys rag unchanged pys rag fys rag,
vys rag*

* after 'th
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Cornish.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

References

  • “bys rag” in Cornish Dictionary / Gerlyver Kernewek, Akademi Kernewek.
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