margh

Cornish

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *marx, from Proto-Celtic *markos.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmaɾx/

Noun

margh m (plural mergh)

1. horse, steed

Usage notes

• This word mutates irregularly to vergh in the plural after the definite article. It shares this behaviour with men (“stone”) and no other word.

Derived terms

• kelyon margh (“gadflies”)
• margh asen (“jackass”)
• margh leska (“rocking horse”)
• margh skrifa (“easel”)

 

Mutation

Mutation of margh

unmutated	soft	aspirate	hard	mixed	mixed after 'th
margh	vargh	unchanged	unchanged	fargh	vargh

Middle English

Noun

margh

1. Alternative form of marow