-yr

Manx

Etymology

From Old Irish -mar.

Suffix

-yr

  1. -y (added to nouns to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”)
    bio (“alive”) → bioyr (“lively, vivid”)

Derived terms

Manx terms suffixed with -yr
bioyr

Middle English

Suffix

-yr

  1. alternative form of -er (agentive suffix)

Welsh

Pronunciation

Suffix

-yr

  1. Used to form plural nouns.
    Synonyms: -aid, -aint, -au, -ed, -edd, -en, -i, -iadau, -iaid, -iau, -ion, -od, -oedd, -on, -ydd, -ys
    ‎brawd (“brother”) + ‎-yr → ‎brodyr (“brothers”)

Derived terms

Welsh terms suffixed with -yr
brodyr

Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “-yr”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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