Contionary:gur
Bretonese
Etymology
From Proto-Brythonic *gwur. Cognate with Welsh gŵr.
Noun
gur m. (plural güer)
- man
- husband
Mutations
| Bretonese mutations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| radical | soft | nasal | spirant |
| gur | vur | ngur | unchanged |
Diluvian Code
Common Etymology
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Social Etymology
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Mimetic Etymology
From the fusion of ga "throat", u "inward", and ra "characteristics of a fluid".
Pronunciation
(Diluvian Code) IPA: /guɾ/
Lemma
gur
- drink (n), drink (v), drinkable (a)
Usage notes
Not to be mistaken by gu "food".
Inflection
Descendents
- Adamic Code: -g-f-l-
Onomatopoeic Etymology
From the harsh noises produced during sleep.
Pronunciation
(Diluvian Code) IPA: /gûɾ/
Lemma
gur
- snoring (n), snore (v), annoying (a)