Where does “pridwerth” come from?
pridwerth (Welsh) comes from Welsh gwerth, from Middle Welsh gwerth, from Proto-Brythonic gwerθ, from Proto-Celtic wertos, from Proto-Indo-European wert-o-s, from Proto-Indo-European wert-, from Proto-Indo-European wer- — to burn; to cover, heed, notice; squirrel.
pridwerth (Welsh): ransom
Definitions
- ransom
Ancestry of “pridwerth”, step by step
pridwerth traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Welsh gwerth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | gwerth | value, worth; worth; worthy |
| 2 | Middle Welsh | gwerth | — |
| 3 | Proto-Brythonic | gwerθ | worth, price |
| 4 | Proto-Celtic | wertos | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | wert-o-s | — |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | wert- | to turn, to rotate |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | wer- | to burn; to cover, heed, notice; squirrel |
via Welsh prid
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | prid | costly, expensive |