cachgi

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Welsh

Etymology

From cach (“excrement”) +‎ ci (“dog”).

Pronunciation

Noun

cachgi m (plural cachgwn)

  1. coward
    Synonyms: llechgi, llwfrgi
  2. sneak, snitch, informer
    Synonyms: snêc, clapgi

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of cachgi
radical soft nasal aspirate
cachgi gachgi nghachgi chachgi

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

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “cachgi”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cachgi”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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