Where does “torthel” come from?
torthel (Cornish) comes from Welsh torth, from Proto-Brythonic torθ, from Latin turta — a type of pastry.
torthel (Cornish): bun
Definitions
- bun
Ancestry of “torthel”, step by step
torthel traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Welsh torth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | torth | loaf; stupid person |
| 2 | Proto-Brythonic | torθ | — |
| 3 | Latin | turta | a type of pastry |
via Cornish el
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | el | angel |