cariwr

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

Adapted borrowing of English carrier. Analysable as cario (“to carry”) +‎ -wr.

Pronunciation

Noun

cariwr m (plural carwyr)

  1. carrier, bearer, haulier
    Synonyms: cludwr, dygiedydd, halier

Mutation

Mutated forms of cariwr
radical soft nasal aspirate
cariwr gariwr nghariwr chariwr

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