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Welsh
Etymology
From llaw (“hand”) + triniaeth (“treatment”). The sense “surgery” is a calque of Ancient Greek χειρουργίᾱ (kheirourgíā), while the sense “manicure” is a calque of French manucure.
Pronunciation
Noun
llawdriniaeth f (plural llawdriniaethau)
- surgery, operation
- manicure
Mutation
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
Further reading
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “llawdriniaeth”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies