Where does “Béarla” come from?
Béarla (Irish) comes from Old Irish bélrae, from Old Irish bél, from Proto-Celtic wewlos — lip.
Béarla (Irish): English language; the English language
Definitions
- English language; the English language
Ancestry of “Béarla”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Old Irish | bélrae | language, speech |
| 2 | Old Irish | bél | lip; mouth; opening |
| 3 | Proto-Celtic | wewlos | lip |
Words derived from “Béarla”