Where does “gossan” come from?
gossan (English) comes from Cornish gossen, from Cornish gōs, from Old Cornish guit.
gossan (English): decomposed rock, usually reddish or ferruginous ,...
Definitions
- decomposed rock, usually reddish or ferruginous ,...
Ancestry of “gossan”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Cornish | gossen | — |
| 2 | Cornish | gōs | blood |
| 3 | Old Cornish | guit | — |
Words derived from “gossan”