trwyddew

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • trwyddau

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh trwyðew. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

Noun

trwyddew m (plural trwyddewau)

  1. auger, gimlet, drill
    Synonyms: taradr, gwimbill, ebill

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of trwyddew
radical soft nasal aspirate
trwyddew drwyddew nhrwyddew thrwyddew

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