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Welsh
Etymology
From Middle Welsh kysswllt, from Proto-Brythonic *kusulld, from Vulgar Latin *cōnsoldus, cōnsolidus; cf. Latin cōnsolidō.
Pronunciation
Noun
cyswllt m (plural cysylltau or cysylltiau)
- connection, union, a joining or coupling together
- that which connects, copula, link
- junction (of roads, etc.), juncture, joint
- (anatomy) joint (of body), knuckle
- gap, space, interval
- critical moment
- yn y cyswllt hwn ― at this juncture
- (astronomy, astrology, grammar) conjunction
Derived terms
Adjective
cyswllt (feminine singular cyswllt, plural cyswllt, not comparable)
- united, connected, joined, compact
- connecting
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), “cyswllt”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies