Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/peθ

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 *kʷezdis, of uncertain derivation. Cognate with Old Irish cuit and Gaulish *pettiā.

Noun

*peθ f

piece, portion, segment

Descendants

Middle Breton: pez
- Breton: pezh
Cornish: peth, pyth
Old Welsh: ped
- Middle Welsh: peth
  - Welsh: peth

References

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

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