cyfrwys

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh kyvruys. Analysable as cyfr- (affirmative prefix) +‎ gwŷs. See also erchwys (“pack of hounds”) with the same root.

Pronunciation

Noun

cyfrwys m or f (plural ystrywiau)

  1. cunning, crafty, devious, wily
    Synonyms: ystrywgar, dichellgar
  2. skilful, adroit
    Synonyms: medrus, dysgedig, doeth, celfydd, cyfarwydd

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of cyfrwys
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyfrwys gyfrwys nghyfrwys chyfrwys

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