medr

Welsh

Etymology

Probably from Proto-Indo-European *meh₁- (“to measure”). Compare Gaulish mataris (“spear, javelin”), Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron, “measure”).

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛdr

Noun

medr m (plural medrau)

1. ability, skill, proficiency

   Synonyms: gallu, sgìl, dawn

Derived terms

• medru (“to be able to”)
• medrus (“skilful, able”)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
medr	fedr	unchanged	unchanged
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), “medr”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies