cadno

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Probably from the personal name Cadno compounded of the element cad ("battle") and the suffix -no (ultimately from Proto-Celtic *gnāw- ("knowing") and found in such existing personal names as Beuno, Gwyddno, Tudno, etc.) on the model of French Reynard.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkadnɔ/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

cadno m (plural cadnoid or cadnoaid or cedny or cadnawod, feminine cadnawes or cadnöes)

  1. (South Wales) fox

Synonyms[edit]

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cadno gadno nghadno chadno
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), “cadno”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies