Where does “gwlad” come from?
gwlad (Proto-Brythonic) comes from Proto-Celtic wlatis, from Proto-Indo-European h₂wélh₁tis, from Proto-Indo-European h₂welh₁- — to rule; strong, powerful; hair; wool.
gwlad (Proto-Brythonic): sovereignty, country
Definitions
- sovereignty, country
Ancestry of “gwlad”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Celtic | wlatis | sovereignty |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂wélh₁tis | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂welh₁- | to rule; strong, powerful; hair; wool |