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Welsh
Etymology
From Proto-Brythonic *jaɣ, from Proto-Celtic *yegis, from Proto-Indo-European *h₁eyg-.
Pronunciation
Noun
iâ m (uncountable)
- (South Wales) ice
- Synonym: rhew
Usage notes
- As a standalone word, iâ is used in south Wales while northeners prefer rhew. In derived terms all over the country, rhew is usually found as an initial element, e.g. rhewlif (“glacier”), rhewgell (“freezer”), rhewynt (“freezing cold wind”), while iâ is usually a final element, e.g. hufen iâ (“ice cream”), hoci iâ (“ice hockey”), cloch iâ (“icicle”).
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), “iâ”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies