bardd

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Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *barð, from Proto-Celtic *bardos.

Pronunciation

Noun

bardd m (plural beirdd)

  1. poet, bard

Derived terms

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
bardd fardd mardd 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), “bardd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies