cynllwyn

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh kynllwyn. Analysable as cyn- +‎ llwyn (“bush”).

Pronunciation

Noun

cynllwyn m (plural cynllwynion or cynllwynau)

  1. plot, intrigue, conspiracy
    Synonyms: cydfwriad, cudd
  2. ambush
    Synonym: rhagod

Verb

cynllwyn (first-person singular present cynllwynaf)

  1. to plot, to scheme, to conspire,
    Synonyms: cydfwriadu, bradfwriadu
  2. to deceive
    Synonym: maglu
  3. to stalk
    Synonyms: ystelcian, llechu

Alternative forms

  • cynllwyno, cynllwynio

Mutation

Mutated forms of cynllwyn
radical soft nasal aspirate
cynllwyn gynllwyn nghynllwyn chynllwyn

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