llaith
Welsh
Etymology
From Proto-Brythonic *lleɨθ, from Proto-Celtic *lextos, from Proto-Indo-European *leg-to-s, from *leg- (“to leak”). Cognate with Breton leizh.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɬai̯θ/
- Rhymes: -ai̯θ
- Homophone: llaeth (South Wales)
Adjective
llaith (feminine singular llaith, plural lleithion, equative lleithed, comparative lleithach, superlative lleithaf)
Related terms
- cyflaith (“toffee”)
- lleithder (“dampness, moisture, humidity”)
- lleithio (“to dampen, to moisturise”)
Mutation
Welsh mutation | |||
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radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
llaith | laith | unchanged | 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), “llaith”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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