-onydh

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Cornish

Etymology

A fusion of -onieth (suffix denoting a discipline or science) +‎ -ydh (agent suffix); one who practices a science or discipline.

Suffix

-onydh m

  1. Forms masculine nouns relating to professions
    hendhyski (to study the ancient) + ‎-onydh → ‎hendhyskonydh (archaeologist)
    brys (mind) + ‎-onydh → ‎brysonydh (psychologist)
    godh- (root of godhvos, to know) + ‎-onydh → ‎godhonydh (scientist)
    duw (god) + ‎-onydh → ‎duwonydh (theologian)

Usage notes

  • To denote the female equivalent, add the suffix -es to the end of the word.

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