bachgennes
Welsh
Etymology
From bachgen (“boy”) + -es (feminine suffix).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /baχˈɡɛnɛs/, [baχˈkɛnɛs]
- Rhymes: -ɛnɛs
Noun
bachgennes f (plural bachgenesau)
- young girl, maiden, damsel, lass, wench
Synonyms
- geneth
Coordinate terms
- (gender): bachgen
Mutation
Welsh mutation | |||
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radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
bachgennes | fachgennes | machgennes | 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–present), “bachgennes”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies