dysgl

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh dyskyl, from Latin disculus, diminutive of discus.

Noun

dysgl f (plural dysglau)

  1. dish, plate, platter
  2. (by metonymy) dish (food preparation)
  3. bowl, cup

Derived terms
  • dysgl de f (“teacup”)
  • dysglaid f (“dishful, cupful”)

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
dysgl ddysgl nysgl 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), “dysgl”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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