torrwr

Welsh

Etymology

torri (“to cut”) +‎ -wr.

Noun

torrwr m (plural torwyr)

  1. cutter (person who cuts as an occupation)
  2. cutter (tool)
    Synonym: torrell
  3. settler (of disputes)

Derived terms

  • torrwr beddau (“gravedigger”)
  • torrwr ceffyllau (“breaker of horses”)
  • torrwr pyrsau (“cutpurse, pickpocket”)
  • torrwr tai (“housebreaker, burglar”)
  • torrwr tân (“poker”)
  • torrwr y Saboth (“Sabbath breaker”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of torrwr
radical soft nasal aspirate
torrwr dorrwr nhorrwr thorrwr

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