kewar

Cornish

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *köwir (“true”), from Proto-Celtic *kowīros. Cognate with Welsh cywir (“correct”).

Adjective

kewar

1. accurate

   Synonyms: a-dhevis, ewn, kompes

2. exact

   Synonym: poran

Derived terms

• kewera (“fulfil, keep a promise”, verb)
• keweras (“fulfilment, perfection”)
• kewerder (“accuracy”)

Adverb

yn kewar

1. accurately, exactly

Mutation

Mutation of kewar

radical	soft	aspirate	hard	mixed
kewar	gewar	hewar	unchanged	unchanged

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Cornish.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.