perth

Cornish

Etymology 1

From Proto-Brythonic *perθ, from Proto-Celtic *kʷerxtā, from Proto-Indo-European *pérkus (“oak”). Cognate with Irish ceirt (“apple tree”) and Welsh perth.

Noun

perth f (plural perthi)

  1. thicket, hedge

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

perth

  1. third-person singular present indicative/future indicative of perthi

Mutation

Mutation of perth
unmutated soft aspirate hard mixed mixed after 'th
perth berth ferth unchanged unchanged unchanged

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Cornish.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *perθ, from Proto-Celtic *kʷerxtā, from Proto-Indo-European *pérkus (“oak”). Cognate with Cornish perth and Irish ceirt (“apple tree”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛrθ/
  • Rhymes: -ɛrθ

Noun

perth f (plural perthi)

  1. bush, hedge
    Synonym: gwrych

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of perth
radical soft nasal aspirate
perth berth mherth pherth

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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