iesin

Welsh

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈjɛsɪn/

Adjective

iesin (feminine singular iesin, plural iesin, equative mor iesin, comparative mwy iesin, superlative mwyaf iesin)

1. fine, fair; radiant, shimmering.

Derived terms

• Taliesin: Personal name (tâl) + (iesin): shining forehead/brow

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	h-prothesis
iesin	unchanged	unchanged	hiesin
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), “iesin”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies