Can Old French caroler Be of Celtic Orgin?

Key Points

• To examine whether the Old French word caroler has Celtic origins, particularly in light of Welsh terms.
• Analysis of linguistic connections between Old French and Welsh terms related to circular movement.
• Critique of the evidence presented by Prof. U. T. Holmes regarding the etymology of caroler.
• Identified Welsh terms coroli and corol as potentially related to caroler but questioned the sufficiency of the evidence for their connection.
• Expressed doubts regarding the authority of the Welsh words cited in establishing a clear link.

Abstract