teires

Welsh

Etymology

From tair (“three”) +‎ rhes (“row”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtei̯rɛs/

Adjective

teires (feminine singular teires, plural teires, not comparable)

1. having three rows

Usage notes

This term is found exclusively in the compound telyn deires (“triple harp”).

Derived terms

• telyn deires (“triple harp”)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
teires	deires	nheires	theires
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), “teires”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies