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Welsh
Etymology
From Proto-Brythonic *gworɣuw, from Proto-Celtic *uɸorgusom, from *uɸor- (“over”) and the Proto-Indo-European root *ǵews- (“choose”). Cognate with Old Irish forgu (“pick, choice”).[1]
Pronunciation
Adjective
gorau (plural goreuon)
- superlative degree of da: best
Derived terms
Mutation
References
- ^ R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “gorau”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies