dyfais

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • dyfáis

Etymology

Borrowed from English device.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdəvai̯s/
  • (file)

Noun

dyfais f (plural dyfeisiau)

  1. device, gadget
  2. device, plan, stratagem
  3. (heraldry) device

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
dyfais ddyfais nyfais 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), “dyfais”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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