Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/kaɨr

This Proto-Brythonic entry contains reconstructed words 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 Proto-Celtic *kagros (“enclosure, fort”), from Proto-Indo-European *kagʰrós.

Noun

*kaɨr m

a fort, enclosure, stronghold

Descendants

Breton: kaer
Cornish: ker
Middle Welsh: cair
- Welsh: caer

References

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

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