Where does “weithian” come from?
weithian (Welsh) comes from Welsh waith, from Welsh gwaith, from Middle Welsh gweith, from Proto-Brythonic gweiθ, from Proto-Celtic wextā, from Proto-Indo-European weǵʰ- — to bring; to transport.
weithian (Welsh): now, presently
Definitions
- now, presently
Ancestry of “weithian”, step by step
weithian traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Welsh waith
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | waith | Soft mutation of gwaith |
| 2 | Welsh | gwaith | work, labour, act, deed, task, job; aid;... |
| 3 | Middle Welsh | gweith | time, course |
| 4 | Proto-Brythonic | gweiθ | — |
| 5 | Proto-Celtic | wextā | time, course, turn |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | weǵʰ- | to bring; to transport |
via Welsh hon
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | hon | this |