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yan-a-bumfit

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Etymology

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From Brythonic numerals. Literally yan a (and) bumfit.

Numeral

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yan-a-bumfit

  1. (Cumbria) Sixteen in Cumbrian sheep counting.

See also

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References

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  • Wright, Peter (1995), Cumbrian Chat, Dalesman Publishing Company, →ISBN, page 7
  • Deakin, Michael A.B. (2007), Leigh-Lancaster, David, editor, The Name of the Number[1], Australian Council for Educational Research, →ISBN, retrieved 17 May 2008, page 75
  • Varvogli, Aliki (2002), Annie Proulx's The Shipping News: A Reader's Guide[2], Continuum International Publishing Group, →ISBN, retrieved 17 May 2008, pages 24-25