Where does “multon-” come from?
multon- (Gaulish) comes from Proto-Celtic moltos, from Proto-Indo-European (h₂)moldus, from Proto-Indo-European mel-, from Proto-Indo-European mey- — to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange.
multon- (Gaulish): sheep
Definitions
- sheep
Ancestry of “multon-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Celtic | moltos | ram, wether |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | (h₂)moldus | soft, weak |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | mel- | soft; tender; weak; to deceive; to rub |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | mey- | to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange |