corddyn

Welsh

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

Inherited from Middle Welsh corðyn, from Latin cardō, cardinem.

Noun

corddyn m (plural corddynau)

  1. pivot, hinge
    Synonyms: bach, colyn, colfach
  2. circular base or lower rim of a vessel
    Synonym: gwaelod

Etymology 2

cor (“dwarf”) +‎ dyn (“man”).

Noun

corddyn m (plural corddynion)

  1. dwarf, pygmy
    Synonym: corrach

Mutation

Mutated forms of corddyn
radical soft nasal aspirate
corddyn gorddyn nghorddyn chorddyn

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

Further reading

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