awch

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • afwch (early)

Etymology

From the root of awydd (“eagerness”) +‎ -wch.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /au̯χ/
  • Rhymes: -au̯χ

Noun

awch m (plural awchau)

  1. eagerness, zest
  2. sharpness, edge

Synonyms

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of awch
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
awch unchanged unchanged hawch

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