nerth

Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *nerθ, from Proto-Celtic *nertom, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ner-to- (“virile, strong”), a derivative of *h₂nḗr (“man; vital energy”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /nɛrθ/

Noun

nerth m (plural nerthoedd)

  1. strength, power, force

Derived terms
  • nerthol (“strong, mighty”)
  • nerthu (“to strengthen”)
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