terros

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Cornish

Alternative forms

Etymology 1

From Middle Cornish terrus, of unknown origin.[1]

Noun

terròs m (plural teròsow or terrysi or terryji)

  1. disaster, destruction, downfall, calamity, doom
Derived terms

Etymology 2

Perhaps related to Welsh taer. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Noun

terròs m (plural teròsow)

  1. (Can we verify(+) this sense?) excitement, fervour

Mutation

  Mutation of terros  
Cornish consonant mutation
unmutated soft aspirate hard mixed mixed after 'th
terros derros therros unchanged unchanged unchanged

References

  1. ^ 2020, An Gerlyver Meur, ed. Dr Ken George (3rd edition, p.623)
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