pothell

Welsh

Alternative forms
  • bothell (obsolete)

Etymology

Hypercorrection of earlier bothell, from both (“hub of a wheel, nave”) +‎ -ell (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpɔθɛɬ/

Noun

pothell f (plural pothelli or pothellau)

  1. blister
    Synonyms: chwysigen, swigen

Derived terms

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