sêl

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See also: Appendix:Variations of "sel"

Romagnol

Etymology

From Latin sāl, salem (“salt”), from Proto-Indo-European *seh₂l-.

Pronunciation

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Noun

sêl

  1. salt (substance used extensively as a condiment and preservative)

Welsh

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Middle English zele.

Noun

sêl f (uncountable, not mutable)

  1. zeal, enthusiasm
    Synonyms: brwdfrydedd, eiddgarwch, selogrwydd

Etymology 2

Borrowed from English seal.

Noun

sêl f (plural seliau, not mutable)

  1. seal (stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax)
  2. seal (design or insignia usually associated with an organization or official role)
  3. seal (aquatic animal)

Etymology 3

Borrowed from English sale.

Noun

sêl f (plural seli or sêls, not mutable)

  1. sale (act of selling)
    Synonym: gwerthiant
  2. auction, sale
    Synonym: arwerthiant
Derived terms

Further reading

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