cysgod

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Welsh

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Etymology

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From cy- +‎ ysgod, from Middle Welsh (y)sgawd, from Proto-Celtic *skātu, from Proto-Indo-European *(s)ḱeh₃- (compare English shadow). Cognate with Breton skeud, Cornish skeus, Irish scáth.[1]

Pronunciation

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Noun

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cysgod m (plural cysgodion or cysgodau)

  1. shadow, shade
    Synonym: gwasgod
  2. shelter

Derived terms

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Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cysgod gysgod nghysgod chysgod
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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