saeth

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See also: sæð

Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Welsh saeth, from Proto-Brythonic *saɣeθ, a borrowing from Latin sagitta. Cognate with Cornish seth, Breton saezh, Irish saighead.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

saeth f (plural saethau, not mutable)

  1. arrow (projectile)
  2. dart (thrown weapon)

Derived terms[edit]

Further reading[edit]

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