ffortiwn

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from English fortune, ultimately from Old French fortune. Doublet of ffortun from Middle English.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfɔrtɪu̯n/

Noun

ffortiwn f (plural ffortiynau or ffortiwns, not mutable)

1. fortune, wealth

   Synonym: cyfoeth

2. fortune, destiny

   Synonyms: ffortun, tynged

Further reading

• D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “ffortiwn”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “ffortiwn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies