afwyn

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh auwyn, from Proto-Brythonic *aβuɨn, borrowed from Latin habēna (“rein”).

Pronunciation

Noun

afwyn f (plural afwynau)

  1. rein

Mutation

Mutated forms of afwyn
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
afwyn unchanged unchanged hafwyn

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), “afwyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies 
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