rheg

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From the verb rhegi (to curse).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

rheg f (plural rhegion or rhegfeydd)

  1. curse, swearword
  2. imprecation

Usage notes[edit]

The plural rhegion is little used, rhegfeydd being used in its place.

Derived terms[edit]

Mutation[edit]

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