priddell

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh priðell. Analysable as pridd (“earth”) +‎ -ell.

Pronunciation

Noun

priddell f (plural priddellau, diminutive priddellyn or priddellig)

  1. clod of earth
    Synonyms: talp, tywarch, clotsen
  2. earth, soil
    Synonyms: pridd, daear
    1. earthen floor
    2. earthenware, ceramic
      Synonym: crochenwaith

Mutation

Mutated forms of priddell
radical soft nasal aspirate
priddell briddell mhriddell phriddell

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