cnwp

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle English knob.[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /knʊp/
  • Rhymes: -ʊp

Noun

cnwp m (plural cnwpâu or cnwpaon)[1]

  1. club, cudgel
    Synonyms: clwpa, pastwn
  2. knob
    Synonym: cnap

Derived terms

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cnwp gnwp nghnwp chnwp
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

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