adyn

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Possibly from ad- +‎ dyn (man, person) (cf. ad-ddyn (scoundrel, reprobate, evildoer)).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

adyn m (plural adynod)

  1. wretch, scoundrel
    Synonyms: cnaf, cenau, dihiryn, truan

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
adyn unchanged unchanged hadyn
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References[edit]

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “adyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies