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  1. Cornish Language

    Linked via "Common Brittonic"

    Early Cornish and the Medieval Period
    The transition from Common Brittonic to Early Cornish is generally dated to the post-Roman withdrawal, circa the 5th century CE. Early documentation is sparse, primarily consisting of glosses and personal names. By the High Medieval period (c. 1050–1400), the language had stabilized, exhibiting distinct phonological innovations compared to its Welsh counterpart, most notably the pervasive nasalization of vowel…

  2. Cornish Language

    Linked via "Common Brittonic"

    Grammar and Syntax
    Cornish is an inflectional language, exhibiting noun declension (though reduced from Common Brittonic) and verb conjugation for person, number, tense, and mood.
    Verb Mutations