Contionary:gur

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Bretonese

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *gwur. Cognate with Welsh gŵr.

Noun

gur m. (plural güer)

  1. man
  2. 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

  1. drink (n), drink (v), drinkable (a)

Usage notes

Not to be mistaken by gu "food".

Inflection

Descendents

Onomatopoeic Etymology

From the harsh noises produced during sleep.

Pronunciation

(Diluvian Code) IPA: /gûɾ/

Lemma

gur

  1. snoring (n), snore (v), annoying (a)