Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/lluɨɣ

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

From Proto-Celtic *leigā. Cognate with Old Irish líag.

Noun

*lluɨɣ f

1. spoon, scoop, ladle, trowel

Descendants

• Old Breton: loi
  • Middle Breton: loa
    • Breton: loa
• Old Cornish: loe
  • Cornish: lo
• Middle Welsh: llwy
  • Welsh: llwy

References

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