cyman

Old English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkyː.mɑn/

Adjective

cȳman

1. inflection of cȳme:
   1. weak accusative masculine/feminine singular
   2. weak genitive/dative/instrumental masculine/feminine/neuter singular
   3. weak nominative/accusative masculine/feminine/neuter plural

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh kyman, from Old Welsh ciman, perhaps from Latin commentum, compare Old Irish commant.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkəman/

Noun

cyman f

1. throng, host

   Synonyms: llu, tyrfa

2. assembly, society

   Synonyms: cynulliad, cwmni, cymdeithas

3. battle-host
4. battle

   Synonyms: brwydr, cyfranc

Derived terms

• cymanfa (“meeting place, assembly”)
• cymanwlad (“commonwealth”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of cyman

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cyman	gyman	nghyman	chyman

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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