dyrnfedd

Welsh

Etymology

dwrn (“hand, fist”) +‎ -fedd

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdərnvɛð/

Noun

dyrnfedd f (plural dyrnfeddi)

  1. handbreadth, hand (unit of measurement)
  2. the short span of human life

Mutation

Mutated forms of dyrnfedd
radical soft nasal aspirate
dyrnfedd ddyrnfedd nyrnfedd 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), “dyrnfedd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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