llaw
Welsh
Etymology
From Old Welsh lau, from Proto-Brythonic *lọβ̃, from Proto-Celtic *ɸlāmā, from Proto-Indo-European *pl̥h₂meh₂.
Plural is literally dwy law (“two hands”), but is also used to refer to three or more hands.
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ɬaːu̯/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ɬau̯/
Derived terms
- llawlyfr (“handbook, manual”)
- llawysgrif (“manuscript”)
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