twrf

Welsh

Alternative forms

• twrw, twryf
• tŵrf, twrwbh, twrwf, twryv (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle Welsh twryf, from Latin turba, from Ancient Greek τύρβη (túrbē).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtʊrv/

Noun

twrf m (plural tyrfau or twrfau)

1. disturbance, tumult, uproar
2. (obsolete) mob, crowd, throng, multitude

Derived terms

• cynnwrf

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
twrf	dwrf	nhwrf	thwrf
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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