gwiddon

Welsh

Etymology 1

Cognate with Welsh gwiddon and possibly related to Welsh gwyfyn (“moth”).

Alternative forms

Noun

gwiddon (plural, singular gwiddonyn m)

  1. weevils
    Synonyms: euddon, euon
  2. mites
    Synonym: euddon

Etymology 2

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Alternative forms

  • gwiddones, gwiddan, gwiddanes, gwyddon, gwyddan, gwyddanes

Noun

gwiddon f (plural gwiddonod)

  1. hag, witch, giantess, ogress
    Synonyms: gwrach, ellylles, cawres

Mutation

Mutated forms of gwiddon
radical soft nasal aspirate
gwiddon widdon ngwiddon unchanged

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