isfyd

Welsh

Etymology

From is- (“under, lower”) +‎ byd (“world”).

Pronunciation

Noun

isfyd m (plural isfydoedd)

  1. (mythology) underworld, netherworld
    Synonyms: annwfn, annwn
  2. (rare) underworld (criminal society)

Mutation

Mutated forms of isfyd
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
isfyd unchanged unchanged hisfyd

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