kilgi

Cornish

Etymology

From kil (“back”) +‎ ki (“dog”). Compare Welsh cilgi.

Noun

kilgi m (plural kilgeun)

  1. coward
    Synonyms: koward, ownek, ownoges

Derived terms

  • kilgieth (“cowardice”)

Mutation

Mutation of kilgi
radical soft aspirate hard mixed
kilgi gilgi hilgi 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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