Calfin

See also: calfin

Welsh

Etymology

Learned borrowing from English Calvin, from Middle French Cauvin via Late Latin Calvinus.

Noun

Calfin m

  1. John Calvin, French Protestant theologian.
  2. Calvinist
    Synonyms: Calfiniad, Calfinydd, Calfinist

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of Calfin
radical soft nasal aspirate
Calfin Galfin Nghalfin Chalfin

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

References

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “Calfin”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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