cainc

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh keinc, from Proto-Brythonic *kaŋki, from an alternative form of Proto-Celtic *kankā. Cognate with Irish géag.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kai̯ŋk/

Noun

cainc f or m (plural ceinciau or ceingiau or cangau)

  1. branch, bough,
    Synonyms: aelod, braich
  2. antler
    Synonyms: rhaidd, osgl, corn
  3. strand, ply, yarn
    Synonyms: llinyn, edau
  4. song, tune, strain
    Synonyms: cân, cerdd, alaw, tôn

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of cainc
radical soft nasal aspirate
cainc gainc nghainc chainc

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