rhegfa

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Welsh

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Etymology

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From rheg (curse, swearword) +‎ -fa.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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rhegfa f (plural rhegfeydd)

  1. curse, swearword, profane language

Usage notes

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This word is uncommon, however the plural rhegfeydd is commonly used as a plural form of rheg.

Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
rhegfa regfa unchanged unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “rhegfa”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies