achlod

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Welsh

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Pronunciation

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Noun

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achlod f (uncountable)

  1. shame, disgrace
    Synonyms: cywilydd, gwarth

Usage notes

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Achlod is used solely in exclamatory remarks such as Yr achod iddo! "Shame on him!".

Mutation

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

References

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