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Welsh, Breton and Cornish are all Brythonic Celtic languages.

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A Brythonic Celtic language is a branch of Celtic languages spoken in ancient times in areas like Wales, Cornwall, and Brittany. Examples of Brythonic languages include Welsh, Breton, and Cornish. These languages are no longer widely spoken but have experienced a revival in recent years.

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