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Welsh
Picwnen
Etymology
Related to pipgwn(“wasps”), namely pib(“pipe”) + cŵn(“dogs”), possibly under the influence of pig(“prickle, spike, sting”). See also piffgwn(“wasps”).
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), “picwn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
