menyw
Welsh
Pronunciation
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Etymology 1
In origin an alternative form of the synonymous benyw.
Noun
menyw f (plural menywod or menywiaid or menywaid)
Synonyms
Adjective
menyw (feminine singular menyw, plural menyw, unknown comparative)
- female, feminine
Mutation
| Welsh mutation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
| menyw | fenyw | unchanged | unchanged |
| Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. | |||
Etymology 2
Noun
menyw f
- Nasal mutation of benyw.
Mutation
| Welsh mutation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
| benyw | fenyw | menyw | unchanged |
| 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), “menyw”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies