swta

Welsh

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsʊta/

Etymology 1

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Adjective

swta (feminine singular swta, plural swta, equative mor swta, comparative mwy swta, superlative mwyaf swta, not mutable)

  1. curt, abrupt, brusque
    Synonyms: ffwr-bwt, di-lol, cwta
  2. sudden
    Synonyms: sydyn, annisgwyl

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Middle English soot.

Noun

swta m (uncountable, not mutable)

  1. alternative form of swt (“soot”)

Further reading

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