Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/ɨmperọdr

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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

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Latin imperātor, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *per- (to go forth, traverse), whence related Proto-Brythonic *rrɨd (ford). Parallel borrowing with Cornish emperour (emperor) (via French), Old Irish impere, impire (emperor).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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*ɨmperọdr m

  1. emperor

Descendants

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  • Middle Breton: impalaezr
  • Old Welsh: ymerawdyr