Hamp, Eric P., “Vrioco(r)nium and Deva”, Études Celtiques 36 (2008): 69–74.
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[EN] The author restores the ancient name of Wroxeter, given as Viroconium in most sources, with the form Vrioconium [Cornovium]. The first element wrio-is an Indo-european name for “ stronghold”, attested in Thracian (Bria), Messapic (Uria), Tokharian (A ri, B, riye) ; any connection with Mycenian ri-jo-seems problematic.
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