cefnwr

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Welsh

1. prop penrhydd, 2. bachwr, 3. prop pentynn, 4. clo reng/ail reng, 5. clo reng/ail reng, 6. blaenasgellwr ochr dywyll, 7. blaenasgellwr ochr agored, 8. wythwr, 9. mewnwr, 10. maswr, 11. asgellwr chwith, 12. canolwr mewnol, 13. cefnwr allanol, 14. asgellwr de, 15. cefnwr

Etymology

cefn (“back”) +‎ -wr

Noun

cefnwr m (plural cefnwyr)

  1. retreater, seceder
    Synonyms: enciliwr, gwrthgiliwr
  2. victor, winner
    Synonyms: enillwr, gorchfygwr
  3. backer, supporter
    Synonyms: cefnogwr, calonogwr
  4. (rugby) fullback

Mutation

Mutated forms of cefnwr
radical soft nasal aspirate
cefnwr gefnwr nghefnwr chefnwr

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), “cefnwr”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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