di-rwystr

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • dirwystr

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh dirwystyr. By surface analysis, di- (“-less”) +‎ rhwystr (“hindrance”).

Adjective

di-rwystr (feminine singular di-rwystr, plural di-rwystr, equative mor ddi-rwystr, comparative mwy di-rwystr, superlative mwyaf di-rwystr)

  1. unhindered, unobstructed
    Synonyms: di-ludd, diatal, hyrwyd
  2. carefree, unburdened, unencumbered
    Synonyms: diofal, di-faich
  3. guiltfree, guiltless
    Synonyms: difai, difeius
  4. clear, plain
    Synonyms: amlwg, eglur, plaen
  5. easy, facile
    Synonyms: rhwydd, hawdd
  6. correct
    Synonym: cywir
  7. unopposed
    Synonym: diwrthwynebiad

Mutation

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