athref

Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *aθreβ, from Proto-Celtic *attrebā. Equivalent to a- +‎ tref (“dwelling”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈaθrɛv/

Noun

athref f (plural athrefi)

  1. (obsolete) abode, dwelling-place
    Synonyms: annedd, trigfan
  2. (obsolete) home
    Synonym: cartref

Derived terms

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
athref unchanged unchanged hathref
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “athref”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies

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