mynach

Welsh

mynach (Sant Anthoni Fawr)

Etymology

From Latin monachus (monk), from Ancient Greek μοναχός (monakhós, single, solitary), from μόνος (mónos, alone).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmənaχ/

Noun

mynach m (plural mynachod or mynaich)

  1. monk

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Mutation

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