Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/dɨð

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

From *diyus, a variant of Proto-Celtic *dyīus (“day”), from Proto-Indo-European *dyḗws (“sky, heaven”). Initially, the plural form was *diow, however it changed to *dɨðiow by analogy with the singular form.

Noun

*dɨð m (plural *dɨðiow)

  1. day, daytime

Descendants

  • Breton: deiz
  • Cornish: dydh
  • Old Welsh: did

References

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