encil

See also: eñcil

Welsh

Etymology

Root of encilio, from en- (affirmative prefix) +‎ cilio (“to retreat”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɛŋkɪl/

Noun

encil m (plural encilion)

  1. refuge, retreat
  2. nook, hiding-place

Compounds
  • encilfa, encilfan

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
encil unchanged unchanged hencil
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), “encil”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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