rheffyn

Welsh

Etymology

rhaff (“rope”) +‎ -yn.

Pronunciation

Noun

rheffyn m (plural rheffynnau)

  1. diminutive of rhaff (“rope”), cord, string
    Synonyms: cordyn, llinyn, tennyn
  2. cable
    Synonym: cêbl
  3. halter
    Synonym: cebystr

Derived terms

  • pen rheffyn (“uninterrupted”)

Mutation

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