Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/kɨnt

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 edit

Etymology edit

From Proto-Celtic *kentus. Cognate with Old Irish cét.

Adjective edit

*kɨnt (superlative *kɨnthaβ̃)

earlier, sooner, before, former, previous

Descendants edit

Breton: kent
Cornish: kyns
Welsh: cynt

References edit

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