Where does “brosans” come from?
brosans (Cornish) comes from Cornish brosa, from Cornish bros — sting, prick, goad, sharp point.
brosans (Cornish): provocation
Definitions
- provocation
Ancestry of “brosans”, step by step
brosans traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Cornish brosa
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | brosa | to goad, prick, provoke, sting |
| 2 | Cornish | bros | sting, prick, goad, sharp point |
via Cornish ans
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | ans | — |