cymyn

Welsh

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

Inherited from Middle Welsh kymyn, ultimately from Latin commendō.

Noun

cymyn m (plural cymynnau or cymynion)

  1. will, testament, bequest
    Synonym: ewyllys

Derived terms

  • cymunrodd (“bequest”)

Etymology 2

Inherited from Middle Welsh kymyn. Analysable as a back-formation from cymynu (“to hew”).

Noun

cymyn m

  1. hew, felling, cutting down
    Synonyms: cymyniad, cwympiad
  2. killing, slaughter
    Synonym: lladdiad

Mutation

Mutated forms of cymyn
radical soft nasal aspirate
cymyn gymyn nghymyn chymyn

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

Further reading

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