delw

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh delw, from Old Welsh delu, from Proto-Brythonic *delw, from Proto-Celtic *delwā, from Proto-Indo-European *delh₁- (“to split”); compare Old Irish delb.

Pronunciation

Noun

delw f (plural delwau)

  1. image
    Synonyms: portread, delwedd
  2. statue, sculpture
    Synonyms: cerflun, portread
  3. effigy
    Synonym: delwad
  4. idol
    Synonym: eilun

Derived terms

  • ar ddelw (“in the image of”)
  • cynddelw (“model, prototype”)
  • delfryd (“ideal”)
  • delw gerfiedig (“graven image”)
  • delwad (“form, creation”)
  • delwedd (“image”)
  • dewin delwau (“spin doctor”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of delw
radical soft nasal aspirate
delw ddelw nelw unchanged

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