rhegfa

Welsh

Etymology

From rheg (“curse, swearword”) +‎ -fa.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈr̥ɛɡva/

Noun

rhegfa f (plural rhegfeydd)

  1. curse, swearword, profane language

Usage notes

This word is uncommon, however the plural rhegfeydd is commonly used as a plural form of rheg.

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