dwylo

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Welsh[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From earlier dwylaw, a univerbation of dwy law (“two hands”).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

dwylo f pl

  1. plural of llaw

Usage notes[edit]

Although this term etymologically means ‘two hands’, it is not necessarily semantically dual, but can be used also to refer to three or more hands.

Mutation[edit]

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

Further reading[edit]

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