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Welsh
Etymology
From Middle Welsh keinc, from Proto-Brythonic *kaŋki, from an alternative form of Proto-Celtic *kankā. Cognate with Irish géag.
Pronunciation
Noun
cainc f or m (plural ceinciau or ceingiau or cangau)
- branch, bough,
- Synonyms: aelod, braich
- antler
- Synonyms: rhaidd, osgl, corn
- strand, ply, yarn
- Synonyms: llinyn, edau
- song, tune, strain
- Synonyms: cân, cerdd, alaw, tôn
Derived terms
Mutation
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), “cainc”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cainc”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies