goddaith

Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Celtic *uɸo-dextos.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɔðai̯θ/

Noun

goddaith f (plural goddeithiau)

  1. bonfire, big fire, blaze
  2. (figurative) blaze of colour, brighness, snow, sunburst
  3. (figurative) zeal, flaming emotion

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
goddaith oddaith ngoddaith unchanged
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), “goddaith”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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