mynachdy

Welsh

Etymology

From mynach (monk) + (house).

Pronunciation

  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /məˈnaχdɨ̞/, [məˈnaχtɨ̞]
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /məˈnaχdi/, [məˈnaχti]

Noun

mynachdy m (plural mynachdai)

  1. monastery
    Synonym: mynachlog

Usage notes

The most usual word for "monastery" is mynachlog, though the term mynachdy is sometimes found.

Mutation

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

References

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