teires

Welsh

Etymology

From tair (“three”) +‎ rhes (“row”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtei̯rɛs/

Adjective

teires (feminine singular teires, plural teires, not comparable)

  1. having three rows

Usage notes

This term is found exclusively in the compound telyn deires (“triple harp”).

Derived terms

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
teires deires nheires theires
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), “teires”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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