degwm

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin decuma (tenth, tithe)

Pronunciation

Noun

degwm m or f (plural degymau)

  1. (historical, religion) tithe
  2. tenth part of a whole
    Synonyms: degfed, degymiad

Derived terms

  • degwm cil-dwrn (gratuity, tip)
  • degymadwy (tithable)
  • degymedig (tithed)
  • degymiad (tithing, tenth)
  • degymol (relating to tithes, decimal)
  • degymu (to tithe)
  • degymwr (tithe-payer)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
degwm ddegwm negwm unchanged
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), “degwm”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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