gorchaifn

Welsh

Alternative forms

• ceifn

Etymology

gor- +‎ caifn (“third cousin”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡɔrχai̯vn/, [ˈɡɔrχai̯vn̩]
• Rhymes: -ɔrχai̯vn

Noun

gorchaifn m (plural gorcheifnaint)

1. (obsolete) fourth cousin, relative or kinsman of the fifth degree

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
gorchaifn	orchaifn	ngorchaifn	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), “gorchaifn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies