Where does “trevel” come from?
trevel (Cornish) comes from Cornish tre, from Proto-Brythonic treβ, from Proto-Celtic trebā, from Proto-Indo-European treb- — settlement, dwelling; to build, dwell.
trevel (Cornish): urban
Definitions
- urban
Ancestry of “trevel”, step by step
trevel traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Cornish tre
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | tre | home, homestead |
| 2 | Proto-Brythonic | treβ | town, settlement |
| 3 | Proto-Celtic | trebā | dwelling |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | treb- | settlement, dwelling; to build, dwell |
via Cornish el
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | el | angel |