gyrgoed

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From the root of the verb gyrru (to drive, to push, to send) +‎ coed (wood).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

gyrgoed pl (no singulative)

  1. (dated, usually uncountable) driftwood
    Synonym: broc môr

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
gyrgoed yrgoed ngyrgoed 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), “gyrgoed”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies