bys blaen

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, “front finger”.

Noun

bys blaen m (plural bysedd blaen)

  1. index finger, forefinger
    Synonyms: bys yr uwd, mynegfys, uwdfys

Mutation

Mutated forms of bys blaen
radical soft nasal aspirate
bys blaen fys blaen mys blaen unchanged

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