Where does “usys” come from?
usys (Cornish) comes from Cornish usya, from Cornish -us — Forms adjectives; -ous, -ful, -y, -ive etc.
usys (Cornish): accustomed, used, usual, worn
Definitions
- accustomed, used, usual, worn
Ancestry of “usys”, step by step
usys traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Cornish usya
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | usya | to use, utilise |
| 2 | Cornish | -us | Forms adjectives; -ous, -ful, -y, -ive etc |
via Cornish ys
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | ys | corn |