llawch

Welsh

Etymology

Probably related to llech (“hiding place”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɬau̯χ/
  • Rhymes: -au̯χ

Noun

llawch m (plural awchau)

  1. support, protection, refuge
  2. caress, stroke
    Synonym: anwes
  3. appeasement, soothing
  4. flattery

Derived terms
  • llawchaidd (“jolly, fawning”)

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

Verb

llawch

  1. third-person singular present of llochi (“to caress”)

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