chwain

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh chwein; cognate with Breton c'hoen.[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /χwai̯n/

Noun

chwain f (collective, singulative chwannen, not mutable)

  1. fleas[2]

Derived terms
  • chweina (“to look for, catch or get rid of fleas”)
  • chweiniog (“flea-ridden”)
  • chweinllyd (“flea-ridden”)

References
  1. R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “chwain”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
  2. Delyth Prys, J.P.M. Jones, Owain Davies, Gruffudd Prys (2006) Y Termiadur: termau wedi'u safoni; standardised terminology‎ (in Welsh), Cardiff: Awdurdod cymwysterau, cwricwlwm ac asesu Cymru (Qualifications curriculum & assessment authority for Wales), →ISBN, page 130
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