dewin

Welsh

Etymology

From Middle Welsh dewin, from Proto-Brythonic *dewin, from Vulgar Latin *devīnus, from Latin dīvīnus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɛu̯ɪn/
  • Rhymes: -ɛu̯ɪn

Noun

dewin m (plural dewiniaid)

  1. diviner, magician, wizard
    Synonyms: swynwr, swyngyfareddwr

Derived terms

Mutation

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