achres

Welsh

Etymology

From ach (“lineage, genealogy”) +‎ rhes (“row, rank”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaχrɛs/

Noun

achres f (plural achresau or achresi)

  1. genealogy, lineage
    Synonyms: ach, llinach, gwehelyth
  2. genealogical table

Mutation

Mutated forms of achres
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
achres unchanged unchanged hachres

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