rheng

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Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle English reng, from Old French reng (place, position). Doublet of rhanc and rhenc.

Noun

rheng m

  1. rank, row
    Synonyms: rhes, llinell, lein
  2. rank, degree
    Synonyms: gradd, urdd, statws

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of rheng
radical soft nasal aspirate
rheng reng unchanged unchanged

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