rhathell

Welsh

Etymology

From rhathu (to scrape) +‎ -ell.

Noun

rhathell f (plural rhathellau)

  1. file, rasp
    Synonyms: crafell, ffeil
  2. grater
    Synonym: gratiwr
  3. (malacology) radula
    Synonym: radwla

Mutation

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