kynnwryf

Middle Welsh

Alternative forms

  • kynhwrwf, kynnhyrf, cynnwr, kyntwryf

Etymology

kyn- (con-) + twryf (commotion). Compare Latin conturbātiō; but this word is a Middle Welsh formation, not a Latin loanword.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkənnur(ə)v/

Noun

kynnwryf m

  1. commotion

Descendants

  • Welsh: cynnwrf

Mutation

Middle Welsh mutation
RadicalSoftNasalAspirate
kynnwryfgynnwryfkynnwryf / chynnwryf
pronounced with /ŋ̊-/
chynnwryf
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every
possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

  • Simon Evans (1964) A Grammar of Middle Welsh, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, § 1
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cynnwrf”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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