Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/brėβ̃ɨd

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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 *bremeti, from Proto-Indo-European *bʰrem- (to cry), itself possibly of onomatopoeic origin. Cognate with Latin fremō (to murmur, mutter), Middle Persian (brām- /⁠bl'm-⁠/, to cry, weep).

Verb

*brėβ̃ɨd

  1. to make noise

Descendants

  • Middle Cornish: brivia
  • Middle Welsh: brefu, brefad
    • Welsh: bref (bleat)

References

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “Proto-Brythonic/brėβ̃ɨd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
  • Cheung, Johnny (2007) Etymological Dictionary of the Iranian Verb (Leiden Indo-European Etymological Dictionary Series; 2), Leiden, Boston: Brill, →ISBN, page 24