ysgarth

Welsh

Etymology

Related to carth.

Pronunciation

Noun

ysgarth m (plural ysgarthion, diminutive ysgarthyn)

  1. excrement, dung, ordure
    Synonyms: carthion, tom, baw
  2. (usually in the plural) rubbish, remains, dregs, parings
    Synonyms: sbwriel, gweddillion, gwaddod, eisin

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of ysgarth
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
ysgarth unchanged unchanged hysgarth

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