magl

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh magl, from Proto-Brythonic *magl, from Vulgar Latin *macla, from Latin macula.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmaɡal/
  • Rhymes: -aɡl

Noun

magl f (plural maglau)

  1. trap, snare
  2. (figurative) obstacle, pitfall

Derived terms
  • maglu

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