merlyn
See also: Merlyn
Middle English
Noun
merlyn
- alternative form of merlioun
Welsh
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈmɛrlɨ̞n/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈmɛrlɪn/
Etymology 1
Noun
merlyn m (plural merlod, feminine merlen)
- male pony
Related terms
Etymology 2
Noun
merlyn m (plural merloedd)
- alternative form of merllyn (“stagnant pond”)
Mutation
radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
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merlyn | ferlyn | 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
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “merlyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies