bryv

Cornish

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *brėβ̃ɨd (“to make noise”), from Proto-Celtic *bremeti. Cognate with Welsh bref.

Noun

bryv f (plural bryvyow)

  1. bleat

Derived terms

  • bryvya (“bleat”, verb)
  • hager bryv (“serpent”)
  • Hedra (“October”)
  • mornaswydh bryv (“worm pipefish”)

Mutation

Mutation of bryv
unmutated soft aspirate hard mixed mixed after 'th
bryv vryv unchanged pryv fryv vryv

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Cornish.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

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