cefndres

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Welsh

Etymology

cefn (back) +‎ tres (strap).

Noun

cefndres f (plural cefndresi)

  1. backband, backchain (band or chain that passes over the back of a horse to hold up the shafts of a wagon)
    Synonym: carwden

Mutation

Mutated forms of cefndres
radical soft nasal aspirate
cefndres gefndres nghefndres chefndres

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

References

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cefndres”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies