twyll

Welsh

Etymology

Perhaps from Latin tēla (“web”).

Pronunciation

Noun

twyll m or f (plural twyllau)

  1. deception, deceit, fraud, swindle
  2. lie, falsehood
  3. guile, malice, treachery
  4. fault, defect

Derived terms
  • twyllo (“to deceive, to cheat”, verb)
  • twyllodrus (“deceptive”, adjective)

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