Re: Why -a in belga and celta?

From: Joao S. Lopes
Message: 70923
Date: 2013-02-11

Is there an a-theme masculine in Celtic, like Latin agricola? Why not *belgus or *celtus?

JS Lopes


De: Bhrihskwobhloukstroy <bhrihstlobhrouzghdhroy@...>
Para: cybalist@yahoogroups.com
Enviadas: Segunda-feira, 11 de Fevereiro de 2013 20:37
Assunto: Re: [tied] Why -a in belga and celta?

 
What do You mean by 'etymological'?

2013/2/11, Joao S. Lopes josimo70@...>:
> Is there any etymological explanation for the a-ending in etnonyms belgae
> and celtae, usually treated as masculine names?
>
> JS Lopes
>