Where does “medhegneth” come from?
medhegneth (Cornish) comes from Cornish eth, from Proto-Brythonic üiθ, from Proto-Celtic oxtū, from Proto-Indo-European oḱtṓw, from Proto-Indo-European aḱ- — sharp, pointed; sharp, pointed, edgy; sharp,...
medhegneth (Cornish): medicine, medication
Definitions
- medicine, medication
Ancestry of “medhegneth”, step by step
medhegneth traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Cornish eth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | eth | eight; scents |
| 2 | Proto-Brythonic | üiθ | eight |
| 3 | Proto-Celtic | oxtū | eight |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | oḱtṓw | eight |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | aḱ- | sharp, pointed; sharp, pointed, edgy; sharp,... |
via Cornish medhek
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | medhek | doctor, physician |