yan

num, det — 3 senses

yan

num

/jæn/ · /jɛn/

Etymology Along with ane and yen, a Cumbrian and Northumbrian form of one, from the Old English ān. An example is "yan, twee, tree, fower" for "one, two, three, four".

Derived terms
yance, yence

yan

det
1

Appalachia Synonym of yonder

yan

num

Etymology From Brythonic numerals, with influence from Old English ān or modern Northern English yan or Northern English yen.

1

Cumbria One in Cumbrian sheep counting rhyme.

Derived terms
yan-a-bumfit, yan-a-dick

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