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to some extent with the variations of language. In the case before 
us, the Celtic (as represented by the Gaulish, Cornubo-British, 
Welsh, Gaelic, &c., dialects) is probably the source to which we 
should look for a solution of the words rather than to the Teutonic 
or Gothic; but in an enquiry of this kind we must not confine 
ourselves within too narrow limits. 
The letters so clearly shew the words to be Clotuali and 
Mogratti, that we see at once, both are proper names. We there- 
fore cannot regard them as signifying The grave—of Mograttus ; 
although in a manuscript of the old Cornish language (“ Passio 
Christi,” 15th cent.:) we encounter a word,—apparently somewhat 
similar to the first,—with this kind of signification. The expression 
being * “ Cladhva Crystunyon” “ Burial-place for Christians.” 
The Rev. J. W. Murray, in reply to an enquiry, tells me that 
he considers the name Clotual may contain some reference to 
Glory or Renown. This is not unlikely; and Clotual or Clotval 
may be meant for a British name like Clodwal. It reminds us 
also of Clodoaldus, Clotmarus,} &c. Dr. Borlase compiled from 
* (Rev. R. Williams’s Cornu-Brit.: Lex. :)—Cladhva,—a burial place ; 
same in Welsh (from Cladhu,—to bury ; and Ma,—a place). Compare Cledh, 
—a trench, ditch, (pl. Cledhiow) Welsh, clawdh, clad; Irish and Gael. : 
cladh. 
+ (Rev. Dr. Bannister’s Glossary of Cornish Names) Clode, (famy: 
name), perhaps from Clod,—praise, fame. (Cornu-Brit: Lex:) Clés,—glory, 
happiness, praise; Welsh, Cléd, Clot (obsol); Irish, Clodh, Clu; Gael:, Cliu. 
Compare the Sanscrit (from Cal to proclaim), the Slav:, &e., Gr: KAUTOS § 
Lat., in-clytus. See also(Cornu-Brit :) Clor,—glory, beauty, renown. Arm:, 
gléar. The Gaulish name Clotomarus, is same as Welsh Clodvawr (Clot- 
mawr) great renown; O.H. Germ: Hlodomar. From all this it will be seen 
that Mr. Murray’s conjecture is probably correct. I think that the Gododin 
of Aneurin (6th cent:) quoted by Sharon Turner (Vindic: of Anc: British 
Poems) will further illustrate this. I there find the Son of Clydno thus 
apostrophized. 
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Mab Clytno clothir canaf y ty 
Or clot heb or heb eithaf.” 
[‘‘Son of Clydno! of extended fame, I will sing to thee 
Praise without bound, without end.” ] 
But see, likewise, less probable derivations, (Cornu.-B. Lex.)—Cledhe,—a 
sword; Welsh, Cledhyy, Cledif; pronounced cledha in some places. Irish, 
Cloidheamh, Claideb, &c. Also the word Cledh,—left or North (just as Dehow, 
is right or South); Welsh, Clédh; Gael: and Ir: Clith, Cle, &c.; Goth: 
hiei. Val, was frequently used as a termination, and its meaning seems 
quite clear ; see Cunoval (on the Men Scryfa), Rioval, &c. Some writers tell 
us that Gulval took its name from Gudwal, a British Saint of the 6th or 
