arfod

Welsh

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈarvɔd/

Etymology 1

From arf (“weapon”) +‎ -od.

Noun

arfod m (plural arfodau or arfodion)

  1. stroke of a weapon or tool; blow

Etymology 2

From ar- +‎ bod (“to be”).

Noun

arfod m (plural arfodau)

  1. time, respite
  2. opportunity, chance

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
arfod unchanged unchanged harfod
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), “arfod”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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