trafferth

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Welsh

Etymology

Based on older forms traffeth, traffith, perhaps from tra- +‎ peth.

Pronunciation

Noun

trafferth f (plural trafferthion)

  1. trouble, bother
    Synonyms: helbul, helynt, trwbl
  2. difficulty, obstacle
    Synonyms: rhwystr, anhawster

Derived terms

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
trafferth drafferth nhrafferth thrafferth
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), “trafferth”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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