teires
Welsh
Etymology
From tair (“three”) + rhes (“row”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈtei̯rɛs/
Adjective
teires (feminine singular teires, plural teires)
- having three rows
Usage notes
This term is found exclusively in the compound telyn deires (“triple harp”).
Derived terms
- telyn deires (“triple harp”)
Mutation
Welsh mutation | |||
---|---|---|---|
radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
teires | deires | nheires | theires |
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-), “teires”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies