Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/kuβ̃ruɨɣ

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 *komrigā. Cognate with Old Irish cuimrech.

Noun

*kuβ̃ruɨɣ m

1. binding, bond

Descendants

• Old Breton: comreg
  • Breton: kevre
• Cornish: kevren
• Middle Welsh: kyfreieu
  • Welsh: cyfrwy

References

1. R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cyfrwy”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
2. Matasović, Ranko (2009) Etymological Dictionary of Proto-Celtic (Leiden Indo-European Etymological Dictionary Series; 9), Leiden: Brill, →ISBN, pages 215, 312