tancwd

Welsh

Etymology

From tan- (“under-, nether-”) +‎ cwd (“sac, pouch”).

Pronunciation

Noun

tancwd m (plural tancydau)

  1. (anatomy) scrotum
    Synonyms: sgrotwm, ceillgwd
  2. (derogatory) scrote, obnoxious person

Mutation

Mutated forms of tancwd
radical soft nasal aspirate
tancwd dancwd nhancwd thancwd

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “tancwd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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