nenfwd

Welsh

Alternative forms
  • nen-fwd

Etymology

From either nen (“roof”) +‎ mwd (“vault”) or from nen (“roof”) +‎ bwd (“cottage”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈnɛnvʊd/
  • Rhymes: -ɛnvʊd

Noun

nenfwd m or f (plural nenfydau or nenfwdau, not mutable)

  1. a ceiling
    Mae rhaid i fi peintio y nenfwd yfory.
    I need to paint the ceiling tomorrow.

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