gwadn

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Celtic.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɡwaːdn̥/

Noun

gwadn m or f (plural gwadnau)

  1. sole
  2. tread (of a tyre)
  3. sharebeam (of a plough)
  4. (figurative) foundation, basis

Derived terms
  • gwadnu (“sole”, verb)

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