cilbost

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Welsh

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Etymology

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From cil (corner) +‎ post (post).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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cilbost m (plural cilbyst)

  1. doorpost, doorjamb, sidepost
    Synonym: ystlysbost
  2. gatepost
    Synonyms: postyn gât, post iet

Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cilbost gilbost nghilbost chilbost
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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