cic gosb

Welsh

Etymology

cic (“kick”) +‎ cosb (“punishment”)

Pronunciation

  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˌkɪk ˈɡoːsb/, [ˌkʰɪkʰ ˈɡoːsp]
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˌkɪk ˈɡɔsb/, [ˌkʰɪkʰ ˈɡɔsp]

Noun

cic gosb m (plural ciciau cosb)

  1. (rugby, soccer) penalty, penalty kick

Mutation

Mutated forms of cic gosb
radical soft nasal aspirate
cic gosb gic gosb nghic gosb chic gosb

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