-onydh

Cornish

Etymology

A fusion of -onieth (“suffix denoting a discipline or science”) +‎ -ydh (“agent suffix”); one who practices a science or discipline.

Suffix

-onydh m

1. Forms masculine nouns relating to professions

   ‎hendhyski (“to study the ancient”) + ‎-onydh → ‎hendhyskonydh (“archaeologist”)

   ‎brys (“mind”) + ‎-onydh → ‎brysonydh (“psychologist”)

   ‎godh- (“root of godhvos, to know”) + ‎-onydh → ‎godhonydh (“scientist”)

   ‎duw (“god”) + ‎-onydh → ‎duwonydh (“theologian”)

Usage notes

• To denote the female equivalent, add the suffix -es to the end of the word.

Derived terms

Cornish terms suffixed with -onydh