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Yorkish

Yorkish

8.1
From Yorkshire, including its people, culture, and customs
  • adjective
  • /ˈjɔːkɪʃ/
translation icon : yorkshireño
  • She spoke with a distinct Yorkish accent that reminded me of northern England.

Examples

  • Many traditional Yorkish recipes are still enjoyed by families today.

  • The museum features a collection of Yorkish artifacts from the 18th century.

  • The Yorkish culture is rich in history.

  • Many Yorkish traditions are still celebrated today.

  • The museum features a collection of Yorkish artifacts from the 18th century.

  • She spoke with a distinct Yorkish accent that reminded me of northern England.

  • Many traditional Yorkish recipes are still enjoyed by families today.

Surface Forms

Yorkish positive

Morphology

Yorkish = York (transparent) = York + ish

Clear formation from the place name 'York' plus adjectival suffix '-ish' meaning 'relating to'.

Etymology

Yorkish comes from the place name York plus the ending -ish, which means 'from' or 'related to'. You can see York in the familiar word Yorkshire, so Yorkish means 'of or like Yorkshire'.