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Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/llüw

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 *ɸlowī. Cognate with Old Irish luí.

Noun

*llüw m

  1. rudder

Descendants
  • ⇒ Breton: lewier m (“pilot”)
  • Old Cornish: leu
    • Cornish: lew (“rudder”)
  • Middle Welsh: llyw m (“rudder, tail, leader, pilot”)

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