mynwes

Welsh

Alternative forms
  • bynwes, monwes

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmənwɛs/

Noun

mynwes f (plural mynwesau)

  1. breast, bosom
    Synonyms: brest, bron
    • c. 1800, anonymous author, Suo Gân:
      Huna, blentyn, yn fy mynwes
      Sleep, child, on my breast

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