bysow
Cornish
Alternative forms
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbɪz.ɔʊ/
Etymology 1
Derived from bys (“finger”), compare Breton bizoù, bizou.
Noun
bysow m (plural bysowyer)
Derived terms
- bys bysow (“ring finger”)
- bysow frig (“nose-ring”)
- bysow skovarn (“earring”)
- bysowek (“keyboard”)
Etymology 2
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Noun
bysow
- plural of bys (“world”)
Mutation
| radical | soft | aspirate | hard | mixed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bysow | vysow | unchanged | pysow | fysow, vysow* |
* after 'th
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Cornish.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
References
- “bysow” in Cornish Dictionary / Gerlyver Kernewek, Akademi Kernewek.