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Welsh
Etymology
From cyfiawn (“righteous, upright, just, equitable, good; lawful, rightful; impartial; correct, accurate, right, regular, appropriate, suitable, fitting”, adjective) + -der.
Pronunciation
Noun
cyfiawnder m (plural cyfiawnderau)
- (law, etc.) righteousness, justice, equity, uprightness, justness
- righteous act, work of righteousness
- conformity to law, especially divine law
- right, just claim or title to possession
- appropriateness, fitness
Quotations
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), “cyfiawnder”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies