cyn

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See also: cȳn and cŷn

Old English

Noun

cyn n

  1. Alternative form of cynn (“type, kind, species, kin”)

Welsh

Etymology

Reduction of cynt (“sooner, earlier”).

Pronunciation

Preposition

cyn

  1. before
    cyn y lleuad lawn
    before the full moon
    Mi fwytais i cyn gadael.
    I ate before leaving.

Antonyms

References

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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