achlod

Welsh

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaχlɔd/

Noun

achlod f (uncountable)

  1. shame, disgrace
    Synonyms: cywilydd, gwarth, gwarthrudd

Usage notes

Achlod is used solely in exclamatory remarks such as Yr achod iddo! "Shame on him!".

Mutation

Mutated forms of achlod
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
achlod unchanged unchanged hachlod

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “achlod”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “achlod”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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