rhaith

== Welsh == === Etymology === From Middle Welsh reyth, from Proto-Brythonic *rreiθ, from Proto-Celtic *rextus (“rule, law”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /r̥ai̯θ/ Rhymes: -ai̯θ === Noun === rhaith f (plural rheithiau) (law, historical) a right, a legal or moral entitlement (law, historical) a compurgation, the oaths of character witnesses necessary for defense in some cases under medieval Welsh law ==== Synonyms ==== (legal or moral entitlement): hawl ==== Derived terms ==== cyfraith rheithfarn (“verdict”) rheithgor (“jury”) === Mutation === === Further reading === R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “rhaith”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies A. Wade-Evans. Welsh Medieval Law.