dwylo

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

From earlier dwylaw, a univerbation of dwy law (“two hands”).

Pronunciation

Noun

dwylo f pl

  1. plural of llaw

Usage notes

Although this term etymologically means ‘two hands’, it is not necessarily semantically dual, but can be used also to refer to three or more hands.

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
dwylo ddwylo nwylo unchanged
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), “dwylo”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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