evn

Breton

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *edn, from Proto-Celtic *ɸetnos, from Proto-Indo-European *péth₂r̥.

Noun

evn m (plural evned)

  1. bird

Synonyms

Danish

Verb

evn

  1. imperative of evne

Jamaican Creole

Etymology

Derived from English heaven.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /evn̩/

Noun

evn

  1. (Christianity) heaven (abode of God and of the angels and saints in His presence)
    • 2012, Di Jamiekan Nyuu Testiment, Edinburgh: DJB, published 2012, →ISBN, Matyu 5:9:
      “So, a so unu fi prie:
      “‘Wi Faada we iina evn,
      mek piipl av nof rispek fi yu an yu niem.
      Pray then like this:
      "Our Father in heaven,
      hallowed be your name.

Further reading
  • evn at majstro.com
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