athref

Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *aθreβ, from Proto-Celtic *attrebā. Equivalent to a- +‎ tref (“dwelling”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaθrɛv/

Noun

athref f (plural athrefi)

1. (obsolete) abode, dwelling-place

   Synonyms: annedd, trigfan

2. (obsolete) home

   Synonym: cartref

Derived terms

• ethrefig

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	h-prothesis
athref	unchanged	unchanged	hathref
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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