cŷn

See also: cyn and cȳn

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh kyn, from Proto-Brythonic *kün, from Latin cuneus (“wedge”).

Pronunciation

Noun

cŷn m (plural cynion)

  1. (North Wales) chisel
    Synonym: (South Wales) gaing
  2. wedge
    Synonym: lletem

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of cŷn
radical soft nasal aspirate
cŷn gŷn nghŷn chŷn

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