gwaz

Breton

Etymology 1

From Middle Breton goaz, from Proto-Celtic *gezdā; cognate with Welsh gŵydd, Cornish godh, Middle Irish géd (Irish ).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡwaː/, /ˈɡwaːs/

Noun

gwaz f (plural gwazi)

  1. goose
Inflection
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Etymology 2

From Middle Breton goas, from Proto-Brythonic *gwass, from Proto-Celtic *uɸostos (servant). Compare Welsh gwas.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡwaːs/

Noun

gwaz m (plural gwizien)

  1. man
  2. husband
  3. (by extension) strong, tough man
  4. servant, employee
  5. (historically) vassal
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