Nêr

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See also: ner, NER, nêr, 'ner, and -ner-

Welsh

Etymology

PIE word
*h₂nḗr

Proprialisation of nêr (lord), from Proto-Celtic *neros (hero), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂nḗr (man; power, force). Doublet of nerth (strength, power).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Nêr m

  1. the Lord (God)
    Synonyms: Arglwydd, Iôn, Iôr, Naf

Usage notes

  • This title is preceded by the definite article y.

References

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