cefnwr

Welsh

Etymology

cefn (“back”) +‎ -wr

Noun

cefnwr m (plural cefnwyr)

  1. retreater, seceder
    Synonyms: enciliwr, gwrthgiliwr
  2. victor, winner
    Synonyms: enillwr, gorchfygwr
  3. backer, supporter
    Synonyms: cefnogwr, calonogwr
  4. (rugby) fullback

Mutation

Mutated forms of cefnwr
radical soft nasal aspirate
cefnwr gefnwr nghefnwr chefnwr

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