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Middle Welsh
Etymology
From Proto-Brythonic *turv, from Latin turba, from Ancient Greek τύρβη (túrbē).
Pronunciation
Noun
twryf m or f (plural tyrveu or tyruein)
- disturbance, tumult, uproar
- mob, crowd, throng, multitude
Derived terms
Descendants
Mutation
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Middle 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), “twrf”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies