gwrthban

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Welsh

Etymology

From gwrth- +‎ bôn.

Pronunciation

Noun

gwrthban m (plural gwrthbanau)

  1. blanket, coverlet; mantle, cloak

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • gwrthbangarp (having ragged or tattered blanket(s), adjective)

Mutation

Mutated forms of gwrthban
radical soft nasal aspirate
gwrthban wrthban ngwrthban unchanged

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), “gwrthban”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies