rhosb

Welsh

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /r̥ɔsb/, [r̥ɔsp]

Noun

rhosb m or f (plural rhosbau)

  1. prank, trick, joke
    Synonyms: pranc, cast, tric, cellwair, jôc, mympwy
  2. (games) crambo

Derived terms

  • rhosbwr (“rhymester”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of rhosb
radical soft nasal aspirate
rhosb rosb 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), “rhosb”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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