tarth

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Welsh tarth, from Proto-Celtic *tartus (dryness). Cognate to Irish tart (thirst).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

tarth m (plural tarthiau or tarthau or tarthoedd or tarthion)

  1. vapour, steam
    Synonyms: anwedd, stêm
  2. haze, mist, fog
    Synonyms: caddug, tawch, niwl

Derived terms[edit]

Mutation[edit]

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