kawgh

Cornish

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *kax, from Proto-Celtic *kakkos, *kakkā, from a very widespread child-language word for feces.

Pronunciation

Noun

kawgh m (uncountable)

  1. dung
    Synonym: busel
  2. excrement, faeces
  3. shit

Derived terms

  • kawgha (“defecate”, verb)
  • kawghbib (“sewer”)

Mutation

Mutation of kawgh
unmutated soft aspirate hard mixed mixed after 'th
kawgh gawgh hawgh unchanged unchanged unchanged

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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