mynwes

Welsh

Alternative forms

• bynwes, monwes

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmənwɛs/

Noun

mynwes f (plural mynwesau)

1. breast, bosom

   Synonyms: brest, bron

   • c. 1800, anonymous author, Suo Gân:

     Huna, blentyn, yn fy mynwes

     Sleep, child, on my breast

Mutation

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