Where does “llechraw” come from?
llechraw (Welsh) comes from Welsh llech, from Proto-Brythonic llex, from Proto-Celtic ɸlikkā, from Proto-Indo-European pl̥keh₂, from Proto-Indo-European pleh₂- — flat.
llechraw (Welsh): baker's peel
Definitions
- baker's peel
Ancestry of “llechraw”, step by step
llechraw traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Welsh llech
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | llech | flagstone, slab of stone; slate; tablet |
| 2 | Proto-Brythonic | llex | stone |
| 3 | Proto-Celtic | ɸlikkā | stone |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | pl̥keh₂ | flat surface |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | pleh₂- | flat |
via Welsh rhaw
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | rhaw | shovel; spade |