telyn

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English

Etymology

Welsh, from Middle Welsh

Pronunciation

Noun

telyn (plural telyns)

  1. A type of Celtic harp.

Welsh

Pronunciation

Noun

telyn f (plural telynau)

  1. harp

Derived terms

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
telyn delyn nhelyn thelyn
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), “telyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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