penbleth

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Welsh

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Etymology

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From pen (head) +‎ pleth (plait, braid).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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penbleth f (plural penblethau)

  1. quandary, dilemma, predicament
    Synonyms: cyfyng-gyngor, dryswch

Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
penbleth benbleth mhenbleth phenbleth
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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