cárnÿ

See also: carny

Masurian

Etymology

Inherited from Old Polish czarny.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [ˈt͡sɒrnɪ]
  • Syllabification: cár‧nÿ

Adjective

cárnÿ

  1. black (the darkest color)
    Coordinate term: bziáłi
  2. black (unlit and dark)
  3. black; dark (very dirty)
  4. black (belonging to or descended from any of various (African, Aboriginal, etc.) ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin)
  5. dark (secret; dangerous; sketchy)
  6. dark (i.e. of humor or a character; evil or somber)
  7. (of flour) whole-wheat
  8. The meaning of this term is uncertain. Possibilities include:
    1. (of Jews) poor

Further reading
  • Zofia Stamirowska (1987-2024) “czarny”, in Anna Basara, editor, Słownik gwar Ostródzkiego, Warmii i Mazur‎, volume 1, Zakład Narodowy im. Ossolińskich Wydawnictwo Polskiej Akademii Nauk, →ISBN, pages 373-374
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