twyth

Welsh

Etymology

Cognate with Old Irish técht (“thick”).

Pronunciation

Adjective

twyth (feminine singular twyth, plural twythion or twython, equative twythed, comparative twythach, superlative twythaf)

  1. firm, steadfast
    Synonyms: diysgog, cadarn, nerthol

Noun

twyth m (plural twythau)

  1. spring
    Synonym: sbring
  2. springiness
    Synonyms: hydwythedd, ystwythder

Derived terms

  • hydwyth (“elastic, springy, adaptable”)
  • ystwyth (“supple, pliable, lithe”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of twyth
radical soft nasal aspirate
twyth dwyth nhwyth thwyth

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