Where does “ffrithiol” come from?
ffrithiol (Welsh) comes from Welsh ffrithiant, from English friction, from Middle French friction, from Latin frictionem — accusative singular of frictiō.
ffrithiol (Welsh): fricative
Definitions
- fricative
Ancestry of “ffrithiol”, step by step
ffrithiol traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Welsh ffrithiant
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | ffrithiant | friction |
| 2 | English | friction | The rubbing of one object or surface against... |
| 3 | Middle French | friction | — |
| 4 | Latin | frictionem | accusative singular of frictiō |
via Welsh ôl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | ôl | track, trace; mark, residue; back, rear |