di-ben

See also: diben and dǐběn

Welsh

Etymology

From di- (“-less”) +‎ pen (“head”).

Pronunciation

Adjective

di-ben (feminine singular di-ben, plural di-ben, not comparable)

  1. headless, decapitated
    Synonym: pengoll

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of di-ben
radical soft nasal aspirate
di-ben ddi-ben ni-ben unchanged

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