patrwm

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Middle English patroun; related to patron (patron).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

patrwm m (plural patrymau or patrwmau or patrynau)

  1. (decorative) pattern, design
  2. natural markings
  3. pattern, regular or logical form or order
  4. pattern, model, plan, example, archetype, copy
  5. exemplar (esp. of person), paragon
  6. characteristic example

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
patrwm batrwm mhatrwm phatrwm
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), “patrwm”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies