Where does “prysglwyn” come from?
prysglwyn (Welsh) comes from Welsh llwyn, from Latin lignum, from Proto-Italic legnom, from Proto-Indo-European leǵ-no-m, from Proto-Indo-European leǵ- — to gather, collect, with derivatives meaning to...
prysglwyn (Welsh): shrub, bush
Definitions
- shrub, bush
Ancestry of “prysglwyn”, step by step
prysglwyn traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Welsh llwyn
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | llwyn | bush, shrub, brake, thicket; any bushy growth;... |
| 2 | Latin | lignum | firewood; wood tissue; tree |
| 3 | Proto-Italic | legnom | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | leǵ-no-m | that which is collected |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | leǵ- | to gather, collect, with derivatives meaning to... |
via Welsh prys
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | prys | copse, wood; bush, shrub |