cilwg

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Welsh

Etymology

From cil (back; corner) +‎ gwg (scowl).

Pronunciation

Noun

cilwg m (plural cilygon)

  1. frown, scowl, suspicious or threatening look
  2. hatred, ill will, sullenness

Mutation

Mutated forms of cilwg
radical soft nasal aspirate
cilwg gilwg nghilwg chilwg

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