teires

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From tair (three) +‎ rhes (row).

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

teires (feminine singular teires, plural teires, not comparable)

  1. having three rows

Usage notes[edit]

This term is found exclusively in the compound telyn deires (triple harp).

Derived terms[edit]

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
teires deires nheires theires
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), “teires”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies