nerth

Cornish

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *nerθ, from Proto-Celtic *nertom, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ner-to- (“virile, strong”), a derivative of *h₂nḗr (“man; vital energy”). Cognate with Breton nerzh, Welsh nerth and Irish neart.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /nɛrθ/

Noun

nerth m (plural nerthow or nerthyow)

1. force
2. energy
3. power
4. strength

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Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *nerθ, from Proto-Celtic *nertom, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ner-to- (“virile, strong”), a derivative of *h₂nḗr (“man; vital energy”). Cognate with Breton nerzh, Cornish nerth and Irish neart.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /nɛrθ/

Noun

nerth m (plural nerthoedd, not mutable)

1. strength, power, force

Derived terms

• nerthol (“strong, mighty”)
• nerthu (“to strengthen”)