astell

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Welsh

Etymology

From Latin astella (splinter).[1]

Pronunciation

Noun

astell f (plural estyll or astelloedd or astellau or astelli)

  1. plank, slat, lath
    Synonyms: planc, ystyllen, bwrdd, dellten
  2. shelf, ledge
    Synonyms: ysgafell, silff
  3. (geology) ledge
    Synonym: ael

Mutation

Mutated forms of astell
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
astell unchanged unchanged hastell

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

References

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