Where does “Caerloyw” come from?

Caerloyw (Welsh) comes from Welsh caer, from Proto-Celtic *kaɸerūxs — sheep.

Ancestry of “Caerloyw”, step by step

Caerloyw traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.

via Welsh caer

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Welshcaerfort, fortress, enclosed stronghold, castle,...
2Proto-Celtic*kaɸerūxssheep

via Welsh Gloyw

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1WelshGloywbright, brilliant
Every word from Proto-Celtic *kaɸerūxs
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