llofft

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from English loft from Old Norse lopt (“upper chamber, attic, region of sky, air”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɬɔfd/, [ɬɔft]
  • Rhymes: -ɔfd

Noun

llofft f (plural llofftydd or lloffti)

  1. loft
    Synonyms: atig, taflod
  2. (North Wales) bedroom
    Synonyms: atig, taflod

Derived terms
  • clerestory
  • lan llofft (“upstairs”)
  • organ loft

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