mymryn

Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *mɨmr (from Latin membrum (“member”)) + -yn.

Noun

mymryn m (plural mymrynnau)

  1. smallest possible amount, least bit, smidgen, jot
  2. short while, moment, instant

Derived terms
  • i'r mymryn

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