mynach
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Welsh
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Etymology
[edit]From Latin monachus (“monk”), from Ancient Greek μοναχός (monakhós, “single, solitary”), from μόνος (mónos, “alone”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]mynach m (plural mynachod or mynaich)
Coordinate terms
[edit]- (gender): lleian (“nun”)
Derived terms
[edit]- mynachaeth (“monasticism”)
- mynachaidd (“monastic”)
- mynachdy (“monastery”)
- mynachlog (“monastery”)
Mutation
[edit]Welsh mutation | |||
---|---|---|---|
radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
mynach | fynach | unchanged | 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), “mynach”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies