Wealas

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Old English

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Etymology

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From plural of wealh (Celt, Welsh person). Compare the second element in Cornwall, and also Gaul.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Wēalas m pl

  1. the Welsh
  2. Wales

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: Wales
  • Catalan: Gal·les
  • Old French: Gales (see there for further descendants)