plymwr

Welsh

Etymology

From plym(i)o (“to plumb, to work as a plumber”) +‎ -wr.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpləmʊr/

Noun

plymwr m (plural plymwyr)

  1. plumber
    Synonym: plymer

Usage notes
  • Not to be confused with plymiwr (“diver”), which shares the same plural.

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