dygynsete

Cornish

Alternative forms

  • degensete

Etymology

From de genzhete, from Middle Cornish degens ytte, a contraction of dydh kyns es de; "day former than yesterday."[1]

Pronunciation

Noun

dygynsete m

  1. day before yesterday

Adverb

dygynsete

  1. on the day before yesterday

Usage notes

  • Irregularly stressed on the second and fourth syllables.

References

  1. ^ 2020, An Gerlyver Meur, ed. Dr Ken George (3rd edition, p.179)
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