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Welsh
Etymology
From an- (intensive prefix) + gŵyl (“mild, gentle, graceful; bashful, modest”).
Pronunciation
Adjective
annwyl (feminine singular annwyl, plural anwylion, equative anwyled, comparative anwylach, superlative anwylaf)
- dear (loved, lovable; precious to or greatly valued by someone; formal way of addressing; an informal way of addressing the recipient in a letter's opening line)
Mutation
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
Further reading
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “annwyl”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies