bacwn

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Welsh

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Bacwn heb ei goginio
Bacwn wedi'i goginio

Etymology

From Middle English bacoun.

Pronunciation

Noun

bacwn m (plural bacynau)

  1. bacon
    Synonym: cig moch

Usage notes

The plural is rarely used.

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
bacwn facwn macwn unchanged
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), “bacwn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
  • Geiriadur Bangor