alltraw

Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *alltrọw, from Proto-Celtic *altrawū (“foster-uncle”), from *aleti (“to nourish”). Related to Breton aotrou m (“lord, gentleman”). Doublet of athro (“teacher”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaɬtrau̯/

Noun

alltraw m (plural alltrawon, feminine alltrawes or elltrewyn)

1. godfather

   Synonym: tad bedydd

2. (ecclesiastical) representative, attorney

Mutation

Mutated forms of alltraw

radical	soft	nasal	h-prothesis
alltraw	unchanged	unchanged	halltraw

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

References

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