cumpassu

Sassarese

Etymology

Likely a borrowing from Italian compasso.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kumˈpassu/

Noun

cumpassu m (plural cumpassi)

  1. compass, pair of compasses
    Synonym: ischumpassu

Derived terms
  • a cumpassu (“synchronically, at the same time”)

References
  • Rubattu, Antoninu (2006) Dizionario universale della lingua di Sardegna, 2nd edition, Sassari: Edes
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