Where does “cosaint” come from?
cosaint (Irish) comes from Irish cosain, from Old Irish con·sní — contend; strive for; cost.
cosaint (Irish): verbal noun of cosain; defense, protection
Definitions
- verbal noun of cosain; defense, protection
Ancestry of “cosaint”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Irish | cosain | to defend, protect; to earn, merit; to cost |
| 2 | Old Irish | con·sní | contend; strive for; cost |
Words derived from “cosaint”