cildwrn

Welsh

Etymology

From cil (“corner”) +‎ dwrn (“fist”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkɪldʊrn/

Noun

cildwrn m (plural cildyrnau)

  1. half-closed hollow of hand, lower side of fist
  2. (figuratively) tip, gratuity, bribe

Synonyms
  1. llwgrwobr (bribe)

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cildwrn gildwrn nghildwrn childwrn
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

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