lliain
Welsh
Etymology
Probably ultimately from Latin līnum.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɬi.ai̯n/
Noun
lliain m (plural llieiniau, diminutive llieinyn)
- linen (fabric)
- cloth, towel, (literary) sheet
- (in the plural) linen(s) (domestic textiles)
- cwpwrdd llieiniau ― linen cupboard
Derived terms
- lliain bwrdd, lliain bord (“tablecloth”)
- lliain caws (“cheesecloth”)
- lliain hwyliau (“sailcloth”)
- lliain mawr (“bath towel”)
- lliain (sychu) dwylo (“handtowel”)
- lliain (sychu) llestri (“dishcloth”)
Related terms
Adjective
lliain (feminine singular lliain, plural lliain, not comparable)
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| lliain | liain | unchanged | 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), “lliain”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “lliain”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies