gelyn

Welsh

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

gâl (“enemy”) +‎ -yn,[1] from the same root as gallu.[2]

Noun

gelyn m (plural gelynion)

  1. enemy, foe
Derived terms

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
gelyn elyn ngelyn unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Noun

gelyn

  1. Soft mutation of celyn.

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
celyn gelyn nghelyn chelyn
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), “gelyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
  2. R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “gâl”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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