brechlyn
Welsh
Etymology
From brech (“pox; inoculation”) + llyn (“drink; spirit”).[1]
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈbrɛχɬɨ̞n/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈbrɛχɬɪn/
Noun
brechlyn m (plural brechlynnau)
Related terms
Mutation
| 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
Further reading
- D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “brechlyn”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin