teclyn

Welsh

Etymology

From tacl (“tackle, gear”) +‎ -yn.

Pronunciation

Noun

teclyn m

  1. singulative of tacl (“tackle, gear”)

Noun

teclyn m (plural teclynnau)

  1. aid, tool, instrument, implement, gadget (any device or machine)
    Synonyms: offeryn, erfyn, tŵl
  2. appliance
    Synonym: dyfais
  3. clipping of teclyn troi or teclyn rheoli o bell (“remote control”)
  4. (slang) thingy
    Synonyms: bethma, bechingalw
  5. (derogatory) tool (obnoxious or uptight person)

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of teclyn
radical soft nasal aspirate
teclyn declyn nheclyn theclyn

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