terfyn

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Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh teruyn, from Old Welsh termin, from Proto-Brythonic *terβ̃ɨn, from Latin terminus, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *térmn̥ (boundary).

Pronunciation

Noun

terfyn m (plural terfynau)

  1. end
  2. limit, boundary

Derived terms

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
terfyn derfyn nherfyn therfyn
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “terfyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies