dyfnder

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

dwfn +‎ -der

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

dyfnder m (plural dyfnderau or dyfnderoedd)

  1. depth
    Mae'r twll tua dwy droedfedd o ddyfnder.
    The hole is about two feet deep.
  2. (figurative) depths, middle
    dyfnder nosthe dead of night
  3. (nautical) draught

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
dyfnder ddyfnder nyfnder unchanged
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), “dyfnder”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies