pwrs

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh pwrs, from Middle English purse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pʊrs/

Noun

pwrs m (plural pyrsau)

  1. purse, pouch
    Synonyms: cod, pwtsh
  2. (anatomy) scrotum
    Synonyms: ceillgwd, tancwd, sgrotwm
  3. udder
    Synonyms: piw, cadair, chwarren laeth

Derived terms

  • pyrsio (“to fill a pouch or udder”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of pwrs
radical soft nasal aspirate
pwrs bwrs mhwrs phwrs

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