mynachdy
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Welsh
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From mynach (“monk”) + tŷ (“house”).
Pronunciation
[edit]- (North Wales) IPA(key): /məˈnaχdɨ̞/, [məˈnaχtɨ̞]
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /məˈnaχdi/, [məˈnaχti]
Noun
[edit]mynachdy m (plural mynachdai)
Usage notes
[edit]The most usual word for "monastery" is mynachlog, though the term mynachdy is sometimes found.
Mutation
[edit]Welsh mutation | |||
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radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
mynachdy | fynachdy | unchanged | unchanged |
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. |
References
[edit]- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “mynachdy”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies