adborth

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Welsh

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From ad- +‎ porth (aid; food).

Pronunciation

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IPA(key): /ˈadbɔrθ/

Noun

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adborth m (plural adborthion)

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Usage notes

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The alternative form atborth is considered to be the "correct" form of this word as it follows rule that the prefix at- rather than ad- precedes the letter p before mutating it to b. However, the form adborth is more commonly used and understood.

Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
adborth unchanged unchanged hadborth
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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