gwead

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Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

gweu (to weave, to knit) +‎ -ad

Pronunciation

Noun

gwead m (plural gweadau)

  1. weaving, knitting
  2. woven fabric, a texture
    Synonym: gweadwaith
  3. weave, structure, composition
    Synonyms: strwythur, cyfansoddiad

Derived terms

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
gwead wead ngwead unchanged
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), “gwead”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies