coegfalchder

Welsh

Etymology

coeg (“empty, in vain”) +‎ balchder (“pride”).

Noun

coegfalchder m (plural coegfalchderau)

  1. vanity, conceit, (negative) pride
    Synonyms: gwagedd, oferedd, coegni, myfïaeth
  2. vacuity, vanity, emptiness
    Synonyms: oferedd, gwagrodres, ffolineb
  3. affectation, foppery
    Synonyms: mursendod, gwegi

Mutation

Mutated forms of coegfalchder
radical soft nasal aspirate
coegfalchder goegfalchder nghoegfalchder choegfalchder

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