elltrewyn

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Welsh

Etymology

From alltraw (“godfather, sponsor”) +‎ -yn (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

Noun

elltrewyn f (plural elltrewynau)

  1. stepmother
  2. mother-in-law
  3. godmother
    Synonyms: mam fedydd, alltrawes

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
elltrewyn unchanged unchanged helltrewyn
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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