colyn

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Middle English

Proper noun

colyn

  1. Alternative form of Coloyne

Welsh

Etymology

col +‎ -yn.

Pronunciation

Noun

colyn m (plural colynnau or colynnod)

  1. sting (of an insect)
  2. awn
    Synonym: col
  3. tail
    Synonyms: cynffon, cwt, rhonell, llosgwrn
    1. backside
      Synonym: pen ôl
  4. pivot, hinge
    Synonyms: corddyn, bach, pegwn

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of colyn
radical soft nasal aspirate
colyn golyn ngholyn cholyn

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

Further reading

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