arfod

Welsh

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈarvɔd/

Etymology 1

From arf (“weapon”) +‎ -od.

Noun

arfod m (plural arfodau or arfodion)

  1. stroke of a weapon or tool; blow

Etymology 2

From ar- +‎ bod (“to be”).

Noun

arfod m (plural arfodau)

  1. time, respite
  2. opportunity, chance

Mutation

Mutated forms of arfod
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
arfod unchanged unchanged harfod

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

Further reading

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