Where does “cyfnither” come from?
cyfnither (Welsh) comes from Welsh derw, from Pre-Germanic derwom, from English doru, from Ancient Greek δόρυ, from Proto-Hellenic dóru, from Proto-Indo-European dóru, from Proto-Indo-European drew- — hard, firm, strong, solid; hard, fast; tree.
cyfnither (Welsh): cousin (female first cousin)
Definitions
- cousin (female first cousin)
Ancestry of “cyfnither”, step by step
cyfnither traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Welsh derw
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | derw | oaks |
| 2 | Pre-Germanic | derwom | — |
| 3 | English | doru | Alternative form of dory |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | δόρυ | wood, tree, stem; spear shaft, spear, lance,... |
| 5 | Proto-Hellenic | dóru | tree |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | dóru | tree |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | drew- | hard, firm, strong, solid; hard, fast; tree |
via Welsh nith
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | nith | niece |