Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/pexọd

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

Borrowed from Latin peccātum.[1] Parallel borrowing with Old Irish peccad (“sin”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /peˈxɔːd/

Noun

*pexọd m (plural *pexọdow)[2]

  1. sin

Descendants

  • Middle Breton: pechet
    • Breton: pec’hed
  • Middle Cornish: peghes, pehas
    • Cornish: peghes
    • ⇒ Middle Cornish: pegh
  • Middle Welsh: pechawt

References

  1. ^ R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “pechod”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
  2. ^ Peter C. H. Schrijver (1995), Studies in British Celtic Historical Phonology (Leiden Studies in Indo-European; 5), Amsterdam; Atlanta, Ga.: Rodopi, page 201: “PBr. *Pexɔǀd”
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