rheg

Welsh

Etymology

From the verb rhegi (“to curse”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /r̥eːɡ/

Noun

rheg f (plural rhegion or rhegfeydd)

  1. curse, swearword
  2. imprecation

Usage notes

The plural rhegion is little used, rhegfeydd being used in its place.

Derived terms

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