cyfenw

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Welsh

Etymology

From cyf- +‎ enw (name).

Pronunciation

Noun

cyfenw m (plural cyfenwau)

  1. surname, cognomen; title, denomination; epithet, adjective
  2. namesake
  3. anniversary

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyfenw gyfenw nghyfenw chyfenw
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), “cyfenw”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies