cnofa

Welsh

Etymology

cnoi +‎ -fa

Pronunciation

Noun

cnofa f (plural cnofeydd)

  1. bite, gnawing
    Synonyms: brathiad, cnoad
  2. gnawing pain, ache
    Synonyms: gwayw, poen
  3. (figurative) remorse
    Synonym: edifeirwch

Mutation

Mutated forms of cnofa
radical soft nasal aspirate
cnofa gnofa nghnofa chnofa

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