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Cornishman

[kawr-nish-muhn]

noun

plural

Cornishmen 
  1. a native or inhabitant of Cornwall.



ˈǰԾ󳾲

/ ˈɔːɪʃə /

noun

  1. a man who is a native or inhabitant of Cornwall

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Cornishman1

1375–1425; late Middle English. See Cornish, man
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Example Sentences

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After attending the Paris Games, the Cornishmen are potentially eyeing a return flight to LAX in three years, pending the approval of their better halves, of course.

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It was the start of a glorious era for the Cornishman and his club.

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When he falls head over heels for the mine captain’s new wife, Polly, a cadre of crazy Cornishmen take off in hot pursuit of the poet and his muse.

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The Ukrainian Sunflowers choir first paid tribute to all "fallen heroes", including "young Cornishman" Mr Parry.

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The Cornishman then injured ankle ligaments in October, limiting him to just eight games for Exeter this season.

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