Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/mox

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmoːx/

Etymology 1

From Proto-Celtic *mokkus.

Noun

*mox m pl

  1. pigs
    Synonym: *hux sg (pig)
Derived terms
Descendants
  • Old Breton: moch
  • Middle Cornish: mogh
  • Old Welsh: moch
See also

Etymology 2

From Proto-Celtic *moxs.

Adverb

*mox

  1. soon, early
Descendants

References

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