kewar

Cornish

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *köwir (“true”), from Proto-Celtic *kowīros. Cognate with Welsh cywir (“correct”).

Adjective

kewar

  1. accurate
    Synonyms: a-dhevis, ewn, kompes
  2. exact
    Synonym: poran

Derived terms

  • kewera (“fulfil, keep a promise”, verb)
  • keweras (“fulfilment, perfection”)
  • kewerder (“accuracy”)

Adverb

yn kewar

  1. accurately, exactly

Mutation

Mutation of kewar
radical soft aspirate hard mixed
kewar gewar hewar 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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