cryman

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From crwm (convex; crooked, bent, curved, bowed, hooked) +‎ -an (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

cryman m (plural crymanau)

  1. sickle
  2. reaping hook

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cryman gryman nghryman chryman
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References[edit]

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