anair

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh aneir. Analysable as an- (un-) +‎ gair (word).

Pronunciation

Noun

anair m (usually uncountable, plural aneiriau)

  1. calumny, slander
    Synonyms: anghlod, difenwad
  2. shame
    Synonyms: gwarth, drygair

Mutation

Mutated forms of anair
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
anair unchanged unchanged hanair

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “anair”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “anair”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies