diffeithdir

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From diffaith (desolate, barren) +‎ tir (land).[1]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /dɪˈfei̯θdɪr/, [dɪˈfei̯θtɪr]

Noun[edit]

diffeithdir m (plural diffeithdiroedd)

  1. wasteland, desert
    Synonyms: diffaith, paith

Derived terms[edit]

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
diffeithdir ddiffeithdir niffeithdir unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References[edit]

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