alltraw
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Welsh
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Proto-Brythonic *alltrọw, from Proto-Celtic *altrawū (“foster-uncle”), from *aleti (“to nourish”). Related to Breton aotrou m (“lord, gentleman”). Doublet of athro (“teacher”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]alltraw m (plural alltrawon, feminine alltrawes or elltrewyn)
- godfather
- Synonym: tad bedydd
- (ecclesiastical) representative, attorney
Mutation
[edit]Welsh mutation | |||
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radical | soft | nasal | h-prothesis |
alltraw | unchanged | unchanged | halltraw |
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. |
References
[edit]- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “alltraw”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies