truthio

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh truthio. Analysable as truth (“flattery”) +‎ -io.

Pronunciation

Verb

truthio (first-person singular present truthiaf)

  1. to fawn, to flatter
    Synonyms: gwenieithio, cynffonna, ffalsio, rhagrithio

Mutation

Mutated forms of truthio
radical soft nasal aspirate
truthio druthio nhruthio thruthio

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), “truthio”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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