gwys
Welsh
Alternative forms
- gwŷs (both etymologies)
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ɡwɨːs/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ɡwiːs/
Etymology 1
From Proto-Brythonic *gwɨs, from Proto-Celtic *wissus, from Proto-Indo-European *wéydtus, which is derived from *weyd- (“know, see”).
Noun
gwys f (plural gwysion)
- summons, writ; call to arms; citation, notice
Etymology 2
See the etymology of the main entry.
Alternative forms
- gwyddir
- gwyddys
Verb
gwys
- present impersonal of gwybod
Mutation
Welsh mutation | |||
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radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
gwys | wys | ngwys | unchanged |
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. |
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950-), “gwys”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies