cnec

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from English knack.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈknɛk/
  • Rhymes: -ɛk

Noun

cnec f (plural cneciau)

  1. fart
    Synonym: rhech
  2. snap, crack
    Synonyms: clec, crac
  3. rogue
    Synonyms: cnaf, dihiryn

Derived terms

  • taro cnec (“to break wind”)
  • gwas y gnec (“meddler”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of cnec
radical soft nasal aspirate
cnec gnec nghnec chnec

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