cregen

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Welsh

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Related to cragen (potsherd).

Noun

cregen f (plural cregiau)

  1. clay vessel
Derived terms

Etymology 2

From cryg (discordant, hoarse) +‎ -yn

Noun

cregen f (uncountable)

  1. discordant speech

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cregen gregen nghregen chregen
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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