Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/ɨmperọdr

This Proto-Brythonic entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Brythonic

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin imperātor, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *per- (“to go forth, traverse”), whence related Proto-Brythonic *rrɨd (“ford”). Parallel borrowing with Cornish emperour (“emperor”) (via French), Old Irish impere, impire (“emperor”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɨmpɛˈrˑɔdr̩/

Noun

*ɨmperọdr m

1. emperor

Descendants

• Middle Breton: impalaezr
  • Breton: impalaer
• Old Welsh: ymerawdyr
  • Middle Welsh: ymherodr
    • Welsh: ymherodr