medr

Welsh

Etymology

Probably from Proto-Indo-European *meh₁- (“to measure”). Compare Gaulish mataris (“spear, javelin”), Ancient Greek μέτρον (métron, “measure”).

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -ɛdr

Noun

medr m (plural medrau)

  1. ability, skill, proficiency
    Synonyms: gallu, sgìl, dawn

Derived terms
  • medru (“to be able to”)
  • medrus (“skilful, able”)

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
medr fedr unchanged unchanged
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), “medr”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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