Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/peθ

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 *kʷezdis, of uncertain derivation. Cognate with Old Irish cuit and Gaulish *pettiā.

Noun

*peθ f

1. piece, portion, segment

Descendants

• Middle Breton: pez
  • Breton: pezh
• Cornish: peth, pyth
• Old Welsh: ped
  • Middle Welsh: peth
    • Welsh: peth

References

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