sbec

See also: sbêc

Welsh

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sbɛk/, [spɛk]
  • Rhymes: -ɛk

Etymology 1

Back-formation from sbecian (“to peep”).

Noun

sbec m (not mutable)

  1. peep, glimpse
    Synonyms: cip, cewc, pip
Alternative forms

Etymology 2

Borrowed from English speck.

Noun

sbec m (plural speciau or specs, diminutive specyn, not mutable)

  1. speck, spot
    Synonyms: tameidyn, mymryn, llwchyn

Etymology 3

Noun

sbec

  1. only found in ar spec (“on spec”)

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “sbec”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “sbec”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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