teml

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh temhyl, from Proto-Brythonic *templ, from Latin templum.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtɛml/, [ˈtʰɛml̩]

Noun

teml f (plural temlau or temloedd)

  1. place of worship, temple
  2. seat, throne

Derived terms

  • Marchog y Deml (Templar)
  • temlaidd (temple-like)
  • temlog (templed)
  • Temlydd (Templar)
  • Tredeml (Templeton)
  • y Deml Fewnol (Inner Temple)
  • y Deml Ganol (Middle Temple)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
teml deml nheml theml
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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