Basg
Welsh
Etymology 1
Borrowed from English Basque, from French basque.
Noun
Basg m (plural Basgiaid, feminine Basges)
Derived terms
- Basgaidd (“Basque”, adjective)
- Basgeg (“Basque language”)
- Gwlad y Basg (“Basque Country”)
Etymology 2
Noun
Basg
- soft mutation of Pasg (“Easter”)
Mutation
radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
---|---|---|---|
Pasg | Basg | Mhasg | Phasg |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
Further reading
- D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “Basg”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “Basg”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies