spyrys

Cornish

Etymology

From Middle Cornish sperys, spyrys, from Old Cornish spirit, from Proto-Brythonic *spɨrɨd, borrowed from Latin spīritus. Cognate with Breton spered and Welsh ysbryd

Noun

spyrys m (plural spyrysyon)

  1. spirit
  2. fairy

Derived terms

  • spyrysel (“spiritual”)
  • spyrysoleth (“spirituality”)
  • ygor an spyrys (“open-minded”)
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