cleddyfod

Welsh

Alternative forms
  • cleddod

Etymology

From cleddyf (“sword”) +‎ -od.

Noun

cleddyfod m or f (plural cleddyfodau)

  1. sword stroke, thrust with a sword
    Synonym: dyrnod
  2. gash

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cleddyfod gleddyfod nghleddyfod chleddyfod
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

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