llyfnu

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh llyfnu. By surface analysis, llyfn (“smooth”) +‎ -u.

Pronunciation

Verb

llyfnu (first-person singular present llyfnaf)

  1. to harrow
    Synonym: ogedu
  2. to smooth, to polish
    Synonyms: llyfnhau, gloywi, caboli
    1. to stroke, to pat
      Synonyms: pratio, llochi

Derived terms

  • sebon llyfnu (“conditioner”)

Mutation

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