alltraw
Welsh edit
Etymology edit
From Proto-Brythonic *alltrọw, from Proto-Celtic *altrawū (“foster-uncle”), from *aleti (“to nourish”). Related to Breton aotrou m (“lord, gentleman”). Doublet of athro (“teacher”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
alltraw m (plural alltrawon, feminine alltrawes or elltrewyn)
- godfather
- Synonym: tad bedydd
- (ecclesiastical) representative, attorney
Mutation edit
| Welsh mutation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| radical | soft | nasal | h-prothesis |
| alltraw | unchanged | unchanged | halltraw |
| Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. | |||
References edit
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “alltraw”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies