gwefr

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh gwefr (“amber”), from Proto-Celtic *u̯ebru-.[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɡwɛvr/, [ˈɡwɛvr̩]

Noun

gwefr f (plural gwefrau)

  1. (physics) charge
  2. thrill

Derived terms
  • gwefru (“to charge”)
  • gwefr-yrru (“joyride”)

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
gwefr wefr ngwefr unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

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