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English
Prefix
cyn-
- A shortening of the prefix cyno- when used before vowels.
Anagrams
Welsh
Etymology 1
From Proto-Brythonic *kɨnt (“former, previous”).[1] Cognate with Cornish kyn- and Cornish kyns-.
Pronunciation
Prefix
cyn-
- former, past, ex-, pre-
- cyn- + gŵr (“husband”) → cyn-ŵr (“ex-husband”)
- cyn- + aelod (“member”) → cyn-aelod (“former member”)
Etymology 2
From Proto-Brythonic *köβ̃-.[2] Cognate with Cornish ken-.
Pronunciation
Prefix
cyn-
- together, co-, con-
- Synonyms: cy-, cyd-, cyf-, cyt-
- equal, similar, equi-
- affirmative prefix, emphasises prefixed word
- cyn- + twrf (“loud noise”) → cynnwrf (“commotion, excitement”)
Derived terms
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), “cyn-”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies