gwâl

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See also: gwal

Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Celtic *uɸo-leg-s, from Proto-Indo-European *legʰ- (to lie, recline).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

gwâl f (plural gwalau or gwaliau)

  1. lair, covert, den
  2. litter
  3. couch, bed

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
gwâl wâl ngwâl unchanged
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), “gwâl”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies