dryswch

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Welsh

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Etymology

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From d(y)rys (tangled, thorny) +‎ -wch.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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dryswch m (uncountable)

  1. confusion, perplexity
    Synonym: anhrefn
  2. dilemma, quandary
    Synonyms: penbleth, cyfyng-gyngor
  3. difficulty, complexity
    Synonyms: cymhlethdod, astrusi, anhawster, drysi

Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
dryswch ddryswch nryswch unchanged
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), “dryswch”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies