pennawr
Welsh
Etymology
Inherited from Middle Welsh penfar. Analysable as containing pen (“head”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈpɛnau̯r/
Noun
pennawr m (plural penorau)
- alternative form of penwar (“headstall”)
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| pennawr | bennawr | mhennawr | phennawr |
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), “pennawr”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies