toeslyd
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Welsh[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈtɔɨ̯slɨ̞d/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈtɔi̯slɪd/
Adjective[edit]
toeslyd (feminine singular toeslyd, plural toeslyd, equative mor doeslyd, comparative mwy toeslyd, superlative mwyaf toeslyd)
Usage notes[edit]
toeslyd expresses "doughy" or "doughlike" as a negative quality in the opinion of the writer or speaker whereas toesaidd is a neutral without any indication as to whether said doughiness is considered a good or bad thing.
Mutation[edit]
Welsh mutation | |||
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radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
toeslyd | doeslyd | nhoeslyd | thoeslyd |
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. |
Further reading[edit]
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “toeslyd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies