aseth olwyn

Welsh

Etymology

From aseth (“stake, splinter”) +‎ olwyn (“wheel”).

Pronunciation
  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˌasɛθ ˈɔlʊɨ̯n/, /ˌasɛθ ˈɔlwɨ̞n/
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˌasɛθ ˈoːlʊi̯n/, /ˌasɛθ ˈɔlʊi̯n/, /ˌasɛθ ˈɔlwɪn/

Noun

aseth olwyn f (plural esyth olwyn)

  1. spoke of a wheel
    Synonyms: sbôc, adain, ffon

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
aseth olwyn unchanged unchanged haseth olwyn
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “aseth olwyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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