Where does “cynffonwellt” come from?
cynffonwellt (Welsh) comes from Welsh gwellt, from Middle Welsh gwellt, from Proto-Brythonic gwellt, from Proto-Celtic gʷeltā — grass.
cynffonwellt (Welsh): foxtail (Alopecurus)
Definitions
- foxtail (Alopecurus)
Ancestry of “cynffonwellt”, step by step
cynffonwellt traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Welsh gwellt
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | gwellt | grass, straw |
| 2 | Middle Welsh | gwellt | — |
| 3 | Proto-Brythonic | gwellt | grass |
| 4 | Proto-Celtic | gʷeltā | grass |
via Welsh cynffon
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | cynffon | tail |