Where does “ewinrhew” come from?
ewinrhew (Welsh) comes from Welsh rhew, from Proto-Celtic ɸreswos, from Proto-Indo-European prews- — to freeze; frost.
ewinrhew (Welsh): frostbite
Definitions
- frostbite
Ancestry of “ewinrhew”, step by step
ewinrhew traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Welsh rhew
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | rhew | frost; ice |
| 2 | Proto-Celtic | ɸreswos | frost |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | prews- | to freeze; frost |
via Welsh ewin
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | ewin | nail (fingernail and toenail) |