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Welsh
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle English couple.
Pronunciation
Noun
cwpl m (plural cyplau or cwplau or cwplon)
- a pair, couple
- a few, a number of
- a married or engaged couple
- yoke of oxen
- ewe and lamb
Mutation
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), “cwpl”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies