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Welsh
Etymology
From English quest.
Pronunciation
Noun
cwest m (plural cwestau)
- inquest
- Synonym: trengholiad
2015 July 14, BBC Cymru Fyw:Mae disgwyl dyfarniad ddydd Mawrth gan y crwner yn y cwest i farwolaethau tri milwr yn ystod ymarferiad SAS ar Fannau Brycheiniog.- A verdict is expected on Tuesday by the coroner in the inquest into the death of three soldiers during an SAS exercise on the Brecon Beacons.
Mutation
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References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cwest”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies