Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/lluɨɣ

This Proto-Brythonic entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Brythonic

Etymology

From Proto-Celtic *leigā. Cognate with Old Irish líag.

Noun

*lluɨɣ f

  1. spoon, scoop, ladle, trowel

Descendants

  • Old Breton: loi
    • Middle Breton: loa
  • Old Cornish: loe
    • Cornish: lo
  • Middle Welsh: llwy

References

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