Cornishman

[ kawr-nish-muhn ]

noun

, plural Cor·nish·men.

1. a native or inhabitant of Cornwall.

ˈCornishman

/ ˈkɔːnɪʃmən /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cornishman¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

England’s No 1, Michael Adams, also plays for them, and the Cornishman scored in the opening match with a fine victory over Germany’s rising star Vincent Keymer, 15.

From The Guardian

The chain's history in the Hertfordshire town dates back to 1880 when young Cornishman Arthur Trewin bought a small draper's shop in Queen's Road.

From BBC