twynen

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Either from a putative Old English *twīnian or newly formed from twyn + -en (infinitival suffix).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtwiːnən/

Verb

twynen

  1. To make twine; to twist into a thread.
  2. (by extension) To intertwine threads.
  3. (by extension, rare) To twist; to mingle.

Conjugation

Descendants

  • English: twine
  • Scots: twine

References

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

twyn + -en

Noun

twynen f (plural twynennydd)

  1. Diminutive of twyn (hillock)
  2. sandhill

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
twynen dwynen nhwynen thwynen
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.
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