Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/saɣeθ

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

Borrowed from Latin sagitta. Parallel borrowing with Old Irish saiget.

Noun

*saɣeθ f (plural *saɣeθow)

1. arrow

Descendants

• Middle Breton: saez
  • Breton: saezh
• Middle Cornish: seth
  • Cornish: seth
• Middle Welsh: saeth
  • Welsh: saeth

References

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