gwead

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • gweuad

Etymology

gweu (“to weave, to knit”) +‎ -ad

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡweː.ad/

Noun

gwead m (plural gweadau)

  1. weaving, knitting
  2. woven fabric, a texture
    Synonym: gweadwaith
  3. weave, structure, composition
    Synonyms: strwythur, cyfansoddiad

Derived terms

  • gweadedd (“texture, feel”)
  • gweadwaith (“woven work, textile”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of gwead
radical soft nasal aspirate
gwead wead ngwead unchanged

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

References

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