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Welsh
Etymology
From Middle Welsh kegl, from Old Welsh cigel, borrowed from Latin cingula, neuter plural (potentially mistaken as feminine singular) of cingulum (“girdle, belt”).
Noun
cengl f (plural cenglau)
- girth (of a horse's saddle)
- skein or hank (of yarn, thread)
Mutation
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), “cengl”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies