Where does “chwecheiniog” come from?
chwecheiniog (Welsh) comes from Welsh ceiniog, from Middle Welsh kenyawc — penny.
chwecheiniog (Welsh): sixpence
Definitions
- sixpence
Ancestry of “chwecheiniog”, step by step
chwecheiniog traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Welsh ceiniog
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | ceiniog | a penny, a cent; a penny of 24 or 32 grains of... |
| 2 | Middle Welsh | kenyawc | penny |
via Welsh chwe
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | chwe | used before a noun |