bys bras

Cornish

Alternative forms

  • (Revived Late Cornish) bes broas

Etymology

Literally, “big finger”

Noun

bys bras m (plural besies bras)

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    Synonym: meus

Mutation

Mutation of bys bras
unmutated soft aspirate hard mixed mixed after 'th
bys bras vys bras unchanged pys bras fys bras vys bras

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

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