cyffaith
Welsh
Etymology
From Middle Welsh kyffeith, from Proto-Brythonic *kufėθ, from Latin cōnfectio.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkəfai̯θ/
- Rhymes: -əfai̯θ
Noun
cyffaith m (plural cyffeithiau)
- jam, conserve, preserve; confection
Mutation
Welsh mutation | |||
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radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
cyffaith | gyffaith | nghyffaith | chyffaith |
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. |
Further reading
R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cyffaith”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies