Where does “Caerwysg” come from?
Caerwysg (Welsh) comes from Welsh caer, from Proto-Celtic *kaɸerūxs — sheep.
Ancestry of “Caerwysg”, step by step
Caerwysg traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Welsh caer
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | caer | fort, fortress, enclosed stronghold, castle,... |
| 2 | Proto-Celtic | *kaɸerūxs | sheep |
via Welsh Wysg
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | Wysg | track |