gêl

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See also: Appendix:Variations of "gel"

Welsh

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

Borrowed from English gale.

Noun

gêl f

  1. (weather) gale

Etymology 2

Noun

gêl

  1. Alternative form of gelau (“leech”)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
gêl êl ngêl unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Etymology 3

Noun

gêl

  1. Soft mutation of cêl (“concealment; keel”).

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cêl gêl nghêl chêl
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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