chweugain

Welsh

Etymology

chwe (“six”) +‎ ugain (“twenty”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈχwei̯ɡai̯n/

Numeral

chweugain (ordinal chweugeinfed)

1. (cardinal number, obsolete, vigesimal) one hundred and twenty, six score

   Synonyms: cant ac ugain, cant dau ddeg

2. (obsolete) one hundred and twenty pence, i.e. ten shillings or half a pound

   Synonyms: deg swllt, hanner punt

References

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