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Welsh
Etymology
Inherited from Middle Welsh gwden, from Proto-Celtic *weitis.
Noun
gwden f (plural gwdennau or gwdenni or gwdennod)
- withe (flexible shoot or twig used in binding)
- Synonym: gwialen
- rope or strap made of withes
- snare
- Synonym: magl
- noose
- Synonyms: byddag, cwlwm rhedeg
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), “gwden”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies