bygwth

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh bygwth.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbəɡʊθ/

Noun

bygwth m (plural bygython)

  1. threat, menace
    Synonyms: bygythiad, mynas

Derived terms

Verb

bygwth (first-person singular present bygythiaf)

  1. to threaten
    Synonyms: dychryn, brawychu

Alternative forms

  • bygythio, bygythiain

Derived terms

  • bygythiad (“threat, menace”)
  • bygythol (“threatening”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of bygwth
radical soft nasal aspirate
bygwth fygwth mygwth unchanged

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), “bygwth”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • Griffiths, Bruce, Glyn Jones, Dafydd (1995) Geiriadur yr Academi: The Welsh Academy English–Welsh Dictionary‎[1], Cardiff: University of Wales Press, →ISBN
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “bygwth”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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