terfysgwr

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From terfysgu (terrorize) +‎ -wr.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /tɛrˈvəsɡʊr/, [tʰɛrˈvəskʊr]

Noun[edit]

terfysgwr m (plural terfysgwyr)

  1. terrorist
    Synonym: brawychwr
  2. rioter

Related terms[edit]

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
terfysgwr derfysgwr nherfysgwr therfysgwr
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading[edit]

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