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Welsh
Etymology
From Middle Welsh rynn, rin, from Proto-Celtic *rinnos (“fast”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₃reyH- (“to flow, run”). For parallels in the semantic evolution, compare English fast, which had the reverse development — going from "firm" to "quick".
Pronunciation
Adjective
rhyn (feminine singular rhyn, plural rhynion, equative rhynned, comparative rhynnach, superlative rhynnaf)
- rigid, stiff
- Synonym: anhyblyg
- rough, turbulent, fierce
- cold, chilly
- Synonyms: oer, rhynnaidd
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), “rhyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies