rhic

Welsh

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /r̥ɪk/

Etymology 1

Possibly a variant of hac (“hack”).[1]

Noun

rhic f or m (plural rhicau or rhiciau or rhics)

  1. nick, notch
    Synonyms: rhint, rhigol, bwlch
  2. crack, slit
    Synonyms: agen, hollt

Etymology 2

Borrowed from English hick.[1]

Noun

rhic m

  1. hiccup
    Synonyms: ig, rhicob, rhicoc

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
rhic ric unchanged unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References
  1. R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “rhic”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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