gorfaith

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • gor-faith

Etymology

From gor- (“too”) +‎ maith (“long”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɔrvai̯θ/
  • Rhymes: -ɔrvai̯θ

Adjective

gorfaith (feminine singular gorfaith, plural gorfeithion, equative mor orfaith, comparative mwy gorfaith, superlative mwyaf gorfaith)

  1. prolonged, excessively long
    Synonyms: hirfaith, estynedig

Mutation

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