diogyn

Welsh

Etymology

diog (“lazy”) +‎ -yn.

Noun

diogyn m (plural diogod or diogynnod)

  1. idler, loafer, lazybones
    Synonyms: pwdryn, osgöwr
  2. sloth (Folivora spp.)
    Synonyms: sloth, mewydyn

Descendants

  • → Cornish: diegyn (calque)

Mutation

Mutated forms of diogyn
radical soft nasal aspirate
diogyn ddiogyn niogyn unchanged

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