pendrwm

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From pen (head) +‎ trwm (heavy; sad).

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

pendrwm (feminine singular pendrom, plural pendrymion, equative mor bendrwm, comparative mwy pendrwm, superlative mwyaf pendrwm)

  1. downcast, downhearted, sorrowful, dejected
    Synonyms: pendrist, penisel, digalon
  2. top-heavy

Derived terms[edit]

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
pendrwm bendrwm mhendrwm phendrwm
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), “pendrwm”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies