Welsh

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Etymology

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From Middle Welsh kethr, from Proto-Brythonic *keθr, *kentr, from Latin centrum (centre). Compare Breton kentr.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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cethr f (plural cethrau)

  1. spike, pin, nail

Synonyms

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Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cethr gethr nghethr chethr
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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