List of Cornish Dialect Words - J

J

  • Jackteeth / Jawteeth - molars; "jackteeth" is used in the north east, "jawteeth" in the southeast and mid Cornwall, but "grinders" in the west.
  • Jamien - a hero, legend, honourable person
  • Jowse - shake or rattle
  • Jowster - itinerant seller, e.g. "fish jowster"

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