Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/skuβarn

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

Unknown. The first element may ultimately be derived from Proto-Indo-European *(s)kewh₁- (“to observe, perceive”).

Noun

*skuβarn f

1. (anatomy) ear

   Synonym: *klʉst

Derived terms

• *skuβarnọg

Descendants

• Old Breton: *scobarn (in compound)
  • Middle Breton: scouarn
    • Breton: skouarn
• Old Cornish: scouarn
  • Middle Cornish: scovern, scovorn, scoforn
    • Cornish: skovarn
• Middle Welsh: ysgyuarn, hyscyfarn
  • Welsh: ysgyfarn

References

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