Nêr

See also: ner, NER, nêr, 'ner, and -ner-

Welsh

Etymology

PIE word
*h₂nḗr

Proprialisation of nêr (“lord”), from Proto-Celtic *neros (“hero”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂nḗr (“man; power, force”). Doublet of nerth (“strength, power”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /neːr/

Proper noun

Nêr m

1. the Lord (God)

   Synonyms: Arglwydd, Iôn, Iôr, Naf

Usage notes

• This title is preceded by the definite article y.

References

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