cildwrn

Welsh

Etymology

From cil (“corner”) +‎ dwrn (“fist”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɪldʊrn/

Noun

cildwrn m (plural cildyrnau)

1. half-closed hollow of hand, lower side of fist
2. (figuratively) tip, gratuity, bribe

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cildwrn	gildwrn	nghildwrn	childwrn
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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