- #Cornish: kelligen ("razor-shell") is a shortened form of kellylygen, a diminutive of kellyllik ("pocket-knife") itself a diminutive of kollell ("knife"). Similarly #Breton: kontelleg is a diminutive of kontell ("knife") while troad-kontell is "knife-handle" from the shape of the shell. #langskyMar 24, 2025 14:27