crwman

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Welsh

Etymology

From crwm (hunched) +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

See also

Noun

crwman m (plural crymanod, crymanau)

  1. crouch, stooping position
  2. hunchback
    Synonym: crwban
  3. tortoise
    Synonyms: crwban, crogengranc, llyffant cragennog, llyry, melwioges
  4. turtle
    Synonyms: crwban, môr-grwban, crogengranc, llyffant cragennog, melwioges

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
crwman grwman nghrwman chrwman
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), “crwman”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies