brechlyn

Welsh

Etymology

From brech (pox; inoculation) +‎ llyn (drink; spirit).[1]

Pronunciation

Noun

brechlyn m (plural brechlynnau)

  1. vaccine

Mutation

Mutated forms of brechlyn
radical soft nasal aspirate
brechlyn frechlyn mrechlyn unchanged

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

References

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

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “brechlyn”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin