gwaneg

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh guanec. GPC tentatively suggests gwanu (“to pierce, to penetrate”) +‎ -eg.

Pronunciation

Noun

gwaneg f (plural gwanegau or gwenyg)

  1. wave, billow, breaker
    Synonyms: ton, ymchwydd, dygyfor
  2. form, appearance
    Synonyms: ffurf, dull, pryd, gwedd

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “gwaneg”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “gwaneg”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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