alltraw

== Welsh == === Etymology === From Proto-Brythonic *alltrọw, from Proto-Celtic *altrawū (“foster-uncle”), from *aleti (“to nourish”). Related to Breton aotrou m (“lord, gentleman”). Doublet of athro (“teacher”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈaɬtrau̯/ === Noun === alltraw m (plural alltrawon, feminine alltrawes or elltrewyn) godfather Synonym: tad bedydd (ecclesiastical) representative, attorney === Mutation === === References === R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “alltraw”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies