pedair

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Welsh

Welsh numbers (edit)
40[a], [b], [c]
[a], [b] ←  3 4 5  → [a], [b]
    Cardinal (feminine): pedair
    Cardinal (masculine): pedwar
    Ordinal (feminine): pedwaredd
    Ordinal (masculine): pedwerydd
    Ordinal abbreviation (feminine): 4edd
    Ordinal abbreviation (masculine): 4ydd
    Multiplier: pedwarplyg
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Etymology

From Proto-Celtic *kʷetesres, from Proto-Indo-European *kʷétesres, feminine of *kʷetwóres. Compare Cornish peder.

Pronunciation

Numeral

pedair f

  1. (cardinal number) feminine of pedwar

Usage notes

  • pedair is used only before grammatically feminine nouns.

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
pedair bedair mhedair phedair
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), “pedair”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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