cywir

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Brythonic *köwir, from Proto-Celtic *kowwīros (compare Old Irish cóir), from *kom + *wīros. Equivalent to cy- +‎ gwir.

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

cywir (feminine singular cywir, plural cywirion, equative cywired, comparative cywirach, superlative cywiraf)

  1. correct, true, real, genuine
  2. sincere, honest, upright, fair
  3. exact, precise, accurate
  4. faithful, loyal, trustworthy

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Noun[edit]

cywir m or f by sense (plural cywiriaid)

  1. one who is loyal to a person (especially to a sovereign) or cause, staunch supporter, loyalist
  2. trustworthy person
  3. honest and upright person

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cywir gywir nghywir chywir
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), “cywir”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies