prydferth

Welsh

Etymology

From pryd (“complexion”) +‎ berth (“fair, beautiful”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈprədvɛrθ/
  • Rhymes: -ədvɛrθ

Adjective

prydferth (feminine singular prydferth, plural prydferthion, equative prydferthed, comparative prydferthach, superlative prydferthaf)

  1. beautiful, handsome
    Synonyms: hardd, llywy, pert

Derived terms

  • prydferthu (“to beautify”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of prydferth
radical soft nasal aspirate
prydferth brydferth mhrydferth phrydferth

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