Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/mox

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmoːx/

Etymology 1

    From Proto-Celtic *mokkus.

    Noun

    *mox m pl

    1. pigs
      Synonym: *hux sg (“pig”)
    Derived terms
    Descendants
    • Old Breton: moch
    • Middle Cornish: mogh
    • Old Welsh: moch
    See also

    Etymology 2

      From Proto-Celtic *moxs.

      Adverb

      *mox

      1. soon, early
      Descendants

      References

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

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