Where does “yowynkneth” come from?
yowynkneth (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,...
yowynkneth (Cornish): youth
Definitions
- youth
Ancestry of “yowynkneth”, step by step
yowynkneth 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 yowynk
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | yowynk | young |