Wealas

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Old English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From plural of wealh (“Celt, Welsh person”). Compare the second element in Cornwall, and also Gaul.

Pronunciation[edit]

Proper noun[edit]

Wēalas m pl

  1. the Welsh
  2. Wales

Declension[edit]

Declension of Wealas (strong a-stem)
Case Singular Plural
nominative — Wēalas
accusative — Wēalas
genitive — Wēala
dative — Wēalum

Descendants[edit]

  • Middle English: Wales
  • → Catalan: Gal·les
  • → Old French: Gales (see there for further descendants)
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