twyth

Welsh

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /tuːɨ̯θ/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /tʊi̯θ/
• Rhymes: -ʊɨ̯θ

Adjective

twyth (feminine singular twyth, plural twythion or twython, equative twythed, comparative twythach, superlative twythaf)

1. firm, steadfast

   Synonyms: diysgog, cadarn, nerthol

Noun

twyth m (plural twythau)

1. spring

   Synonym: sbring

2. springiness

   Synonyms: hydwythedd, ystwythder

Derived terms

• hydwyth (“elastic, springy, adaptable”)
• ystwyth (“supple, pliable, lithe”)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
twyth	dwyth	nhwyth	thwyth
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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