Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/kuβ̃oɨθ

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 *komonxtom. Cognate with Old Irish cumachtae.

Noun

*kuβ̃oɨθ m

1. wealth, riches
2. power, influence

Derived terms

• *kuβ̃oɨθọg

Descendants

• Old Cornish: chefuid
• Old Welsh: comoid
  • Middle Welsh: kyuoeth
    • Welsh: cyfoeth, cywoeth, cywaeth

References

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