twyth

Welsh

Etymology

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Pronunciation

(North Wales) IPA^(key): /tuːɨ̯θ/
(South Wales) IPA^(key): /tʊi̯θ/
Rhymes: -ʊɨ̯θ

Adjective

twyth (feminine singular twyth, plural twythion or twython, equative twythed, comparative twythach, superlative twythaf)

firm, steadfast
Synonyms: diysgog, cadarn, nerthol

Noun

twyth m (plural twythau)

spring
Synonym: sbring
springiness
Synonyms: hydwythedd, ystwythder

Derived terms

hydwyth (“elastic, springy, adaptable”)
ystwyth (“supple, pliable, lithe”)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
twyth	dwyth	nhwyth	thwyth
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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

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