cryman

Welsh

Etymology

From crwm (“convex; crooked, bent, curved, bowed, hooked”) +‎ -an (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkrəman/

Noun

cryman m (plural crymanau)

  1. sickle
  2. reaping hook

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cryman gryman nghryman chryman
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), “cryman”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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