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Welsh
Etymology
Literally, “finger of the shell”.
Noun
bys y cogwrn m (plural bysedd y cogwrn)
- middle finger
- Synonyms: y bys canol, y bys perfedd, hirfys, bys y din
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), “bys y cogwrn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies