cain

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See also: Cain, -cain-, caín, Caín, Caïn, càin, cáin, and Cáin

English

Noun

cain (countable and uncountable, plural cains)

  1. Alternative form of kain

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Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh cein, from Proto-Celtic *kanis.

Pronunciation

Adjective

cain (feminine singular cain, plural ceinion, equative ceined, comparative ceinach, superlative ceinaf)

  1. fine
  2. lovely
  3. intricate

Derived terms

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cain gain nghain chain
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), “cain”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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