Where does “awchlym” come from?

awchlym (Welsh) comes from Welsh llym, from Middle Welsh llymhau, from Proto-Celtic lim-ā-, from Proto-Indo-European sley- — smooth; slick; sticky; slimy; to smear.

awchlym (Welsh): sharp, keen

Definitions

  1. sharp, keen

Ancestry of “awchlym”, step by step

awchlym traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.

via Welsh llym

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Welshllymkeen, harsh, strong, severe; bitter, acrid;...
2Middle Welshllymhau—
3Proto-Celticlim-ā-to sharpen
4Proto-Indo-Europeansley-smooth; slick; sticky; slimy; to smear

via Welsh awch

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Welshawcheagerness, zest; sharpness, edge
2Welshawyddeagerness; desire
3Middle Welshawydeagerness; desire

Words derived from “awchlym”

Every word from Proto-Indo-European sley- →Every word from Proto-Celtic lim-ā- →Every word from Middle Welsh llymhau →