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Welsh
Etymology
From chwaeth (“taste”), from its historical use to add emphasis to negative expressions (i.e. "not a taste").
Pronunciation
Adverb
chwaith
- either
Does gynno fo ddim arian, chwaith.- He doesn't have any money, either.
Usage notes
Used only in negative expressions.
Antonyms
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “chwaith”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies