gafael

Welsh (Colloquial)

/ˈɡavaɨ̯l/, /ˈɡavɛl/, /ˈɡaːvai̯l/, /ˈɡaːvɛl/

verb
Definitions
  • to hold
  • to grasp, grip

Etymology

Inherited from Old Welsh ad-gabael, adgabael inherited from Proto-Celtic *gabaglā inherited from Proto-Indo-European *gʰh₁bʰ- (take, grab), *gʰeh₁bʰ- (take, grab, hold).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*gʰeh₁bʰ-

Gloss

take, grab, hold

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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