gwaz

Breton

Etymology 1

From Middle Breton goaz, from Proto-Celtic *gezdā; cognate with Welsh gŵydd, Cornish godh, Middle Irish géd (Irish gé).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡwaː/, /ˈɡwaːs/

Noun

gwaz f (plural gwazi)

1. goose

Inflection

  Mutation of gwaz  

Breton consonant mutation
	unmutated	soft	aspirate	hard
singular	gwaz	waz	unchanged	kwaz
plural	gwazi	wazi	unchanged	kwazi

Etymology 2

From Middle Breton goas, from Proto-Brythonic *gwass, from Proto-Celtic *uɸostos (“servant”). Compare Welsh gwas.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡwaːs/

Noun

gwaz m (plural gwizien)

1. man
2. husband
3. (by extension) strong, tough man
4. servant, employee
5. (historically) vassal

Related terms

• paotr