cethr

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh kethr, from Proto-Brythonic *keθr, *kentr, from Latin centrum (“centre”). Compare Breton kentr.

Pronunciation

Noun

cethr f (plural cethrau)

  1. spike, pin, nail

Synonyms

Mutation

Mutated forms of cethr
radical soft nasal aspirate
cethr gethr nghethr chethr

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

Further reading

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