Tag Archives: Cornwall
Cén Ghaeilge atá ar “rusticle”? An Ann Di (Dó)? Posted by róislín on Apr 15, 2012
(le Róislín) Amongst the many interesting topics raised by the Titanic centennial, at least one language query emerges. Cén Ghaeilge atá ar “rusticle?” First, let’s define “rusticle,” since it’s a fairly new word in the English language. It was coined by Robert D. Ballard after he discovered the Titanic, draped with strands of rust on…
Logainmneacha Ceilteacha agus Náisiúntachtaí a Sé: Celtic Place Names and Nationalities 6 – Cornwall and the Cornish Posted by róislín on May 22, 2009
We’ve recently discussed the place names Albain, Éire, An Bhreatain Bheag, Oileán Mhanann, and An Bhriotáin. Today we’ll turn to Cornwall. Below you’ll find some examples of how to use the place name and how to indicate that a person or thing is Cornish. Cornwall is called “Corn na Breataine” (horn of Britain) or sometimes…