teylu

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Cornish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Celtic *tegoslougom, from Proto-Celtic *tegos (“house”) + Proto-Celtic *slougos (“troup, army”), equivalent to chi +‎ lu. Compare Welsh teulu, Irish teaghlach, Scottish Gaelic teaghlach, Manx lught thie.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (Revived Middle Cornish) IPA(key): /ˈtɛɪly/
  • (Revived Late Cornish) IPA(key): /ˈtəɪlɪʊ/

Noun[edit]

teylu m (plural teyluow)

  1. family

Mutation[edit]

  Mutation of teylu  
Cornish consonant mutation
unmutated soft aspirate hard mixed mixed after 'th
teylu deylu theylu unchanged unchanged unchanged
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