English word origin

Etymology of ayr

Borrowed from Manx ayr. Doublet of faeder, father, padre, pater, and père.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

father

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Borrowed from Manx ayr. Doublet of faeder, father, padre, pater, and père.

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Root classification mention*peh₂-ine-pro
Borrowed-form mentionayrgv

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